Ack's FAQ Samurai Steering System Specifications and data

Samurai Steering System Specifications and data

by Jim "Ack" Cambron

The following is a table of steering specifications and data taken from the 1988 Suzuki Samurai Factory Service Manual (FSM), page 18-4:


Steering gear box Recirculating ball-and-nut type
Gear ratio 15.6 - 18.1
Steering angle, inside 29 degrees plus or minus 3 degrees
Steering angle, outside 26 degrees plus or minus 3 degrees
Steering wheel diameter 400 mm (15.74 inches)
Minumum turning radius 5.1 meters (16.73 feet)
Toe-in 2-6mm (0.079-0.236 inch)
Camber 1 degree plus or minus .75 degree
Kingpin inclination 9 degrees plus or minus 2 degrees
Caster 3.5 degrees plus or minus 1 degree
Side slip 0- in 3 m/km