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Power Steering System





POWER STEERING: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK STEERING EFFORT (TORQUE)

NOTICE:
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 align 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.

(c) Remove the steering pad Removal.

(d) Connect the negative (-) battery cable to the battery.

(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):

5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) or less

(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.

(j) Install the steering pad Installation.

(k) Connect the negative (-) battery cable to the battery.

(l) Clear the DTCs Airbag System.

(m) Inspect the SRS warning light Diagnosis System.