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Reference: NOM-48230-80100-SS
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Steering Column Joint for Suzuki Samurai (OE 48230-80100)
Universal joint linking the steering shaft sections on a Suzuki Samurai, cross-referenced to OE part 48230-80100. A worn joint shows up as play at the wheel and a knock when manoeuvring – replacing this single part usually solves it before you start suspecting the box and the tie rods.
Steering Column Joint for Suzuki Samurai
A dead spot in the middle of the steering wheel, a knock when you shake the rim, or steering that settles back a beat too late after a rut – before you blame the box and the tie rods, look at the universal joint that links the sections of the steering shaft. It is a small part, but every steering input travels through it.
On a Samurai it also lives in an unforgiving spot: low down, close to the wheel and the engine, well within reach of water, road salt and grit. Once the cross joint wears, the play shows up in the way the car drives, and in time it loads the rest of the steering with it.
FITMENT Suzuki Samurai |
OE NUMBER 48230-80100 |
Key benefits
- Cross-referenced to OE number 48230-80100, so you order by part number rather than by guesswork.
- Replacing the joint itself is quicker and cheaper than hunting the play through the whole steering system by trial and error.
- Taking the slack out of the joint translates directly into steering precision – the front end answers immediately, with no dead zone.
Specification
- Part number: NOM-48230-80100-SS
- OE number: 48230-80100
- Model: Suzuki Samurai
Who it is for – for a Samurai with steering play that no amount of box adjustment removes, or for a car being prepared for an inspection where the steering has to be beyond question. It is also a standard line item when reviving a vehicle that has stood for years.
Installation notes
Mark the relative position of the shaft sections before you separate them, so the wheel sits straight after reassembly. If you would rather have it fitted and checked, Szekla4x4 runs its own off-road workshop and can handle the swap along with an inspection of the rest of the steering.
Why it is worth it
- An inexpensive part that has a real say in how the car holds a line.
- OE cross-reference keeps the risk of ordering the wrong item low.
- Doing it alongside other steering work means one labour charge instead of two.
If you are tracing play in the steering, start here – this joint is the usual culprit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which original part number does it replace?
OE 48230-80100 – the same number appears in the product part number.
Which vehicle does it fit?
Suzuki Samurai – the model listed in the specification table for this part number.
How do I know the joint is worn?
By play at the steering wheel that box adjustment will not remove, and by a knock when you shake the rim.
Is anything to be set during installation?
Mark the relative position of the steering shaft sections before separating them, so the wheel sits straight once reassembled.
