Steering: Service Precautions

POWER STEERING SYSTEM

PRECAUTION

NOTICE: When disconnecting the negative (-) battery cable, initialize the systems after the cable is reconnected.

1. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR STEERING SYSTEM
a. Care must be taken when replacing parts. Incorrect replacement may affect the performance of the steering system and result in driving hazards.

2. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM
a. The vehicle is equipped with SRS (Supplemental Restraint System), such as airbags. If service operation is not carried out properly, in a step by step fashion, sudden deployment of the airbags may result in serious injury. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts, inspection or replacement), be sure to read the precautionary notice for the supplemental restraint system.

3. PRECAUTIONS FOR REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRONIC MOTOR POWER STEERING COMPONENTS
a. Be sure to align the front wheels straight ahead when removing and installing the power steering link assembly
b. If disconnecting the steering intermediate shaft subassembly and the power steering link assembly, be sure to put matchmarks before starting the operation.
c. After replacing the power steering link assembly or power steering ECU assembly, clear the rotation angle sensor calibration value, initialize the rotation angle sensor, and calibrate torque sensor zero point.