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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORK FLOW


Work Flow


DETAILED FLOW
1.COLLECT THE INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER
It is also important to clarify customer complaints before inspection. First of all, reproduce symptoms, and understand them fully. Ask customer about his/her complaints carefully. In some cases, it will be necessary to check symptoms by driving vehicle with customer.
- GO TO 2.
2.BASIC INSPECTION
1. Check the power steering fluid leakage and the power steering fluid level. Refer to Procedures.
2. Check the drive belt tension. Refer to Procedures (QR25DE), Procedures (VQ35DE).
3. Check the power steering gear for damages, cracks and oil leakage. Refer to Procedures.
4. Check the relief oil pressure. Refer to Procedures.
- GO TO 3.
3.TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOM
Perform the diagnosis by symptom. Refer to Unbalance Steering Wheel Turning Force (Torque Variation).
- GO TO 4.
4.FINAL CHECK
Check the input/output standard values for the power steering control unit.
Are the power steering control unit input/output values within standard ranges respectively?
YES - Inspection End
NO - GO TO 2.