On-Vehicle Inspection

POWER STEERING: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK STEERING EFFORT
NOTE: Some service operations affect the SRS airbags. Be sure to read the precautionary notice for the SRS airbags before servicing Service Precautions.

(a) Stop the vehicle on a level, paved surface and turn the wheels straight ahead.
(b) Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery.
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

(c) Remove the steering pad Removal.
(d) Connect the negative (-) battery cable to the battery.
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

(e) Using a torque wrench, check if the steering wheel set nut is properly tightened.
Torque: 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft-lbf)
(f) Start the engine and run it at idle.





(g) Turn the steering wheel 90° to the right and check the steering effort (torque) while turning. Check in the opposite direction using the same method.
Standard steering effort (Reference):
6.5 N*m (66 kgf*cm, 58 in.*lbf) or less
HINT: Check tire type, pressure, and the road surface before making your diagnosis.

(h) Align the front wheels straight ahead.
(i) Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery.
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

(j) Torque the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft-lbf)
(k) Install the steering pad Installation.
(l) Connect the negative (-) battery cable to the battery.
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

(m) Clear the DTCs DTC Check / Clear.
(n) Inspect the SRS warning light Description and Operation.