Steering: Service Precautions

WARNING: For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:
^ Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an authorized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to Restraint Systems; LOcations in order to confirm whether you are performing service on or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and "Service Precautions" before performing service on or around the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in unintentional activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two conditions may result in severe injury.
^ Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system may be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).

NOTE:
^ All steering gear fasteners are important attaching parts in that they could affect the performance of vital parts and systems, and/or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with one of the same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to assure proper retention of these parts.
^ Although the figures show only the left-hand steering vehicle, the same work procedure and data apply to the right-hand steering vehicle.