In case of removing steering gear assembly, make the final tightening with grounded and unloaded vehicle condition, and then check wheel alignment.
Observe the following precautions when disassembling.
Before disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the unit.
Disassembly should be done in a clean work area. It is important to prevent the internal parts from becoming contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.
For easier and proper assembly, place disassembled parts in order on a parts rack.
Use nylon cloth or paper towels to clean the parts; common shop rags can leave lint that might interfere with their operation.
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Before assembling, apply the specified grease to the directed parts.
During quick steering, rasping noise may be heard from around the steering wheel. This is not a malfunction.
The noise is an operating noise of the EPS system under normal conditions. If the rasping noise occurs during slow steering, this may not be an operating noise of the system. In this case, it is necessary to find out the location of the noise and repair, if necessary.
Do not repeat static steering. (Motor and EPS control unit could be heated.)
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG"
and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
PreparationFuel pressure
Work Procedure
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
1.FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
With CONSULT
Turn ignition switch ON.
Perform “FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE” in “WORK SUPPORT” mode of “ENGINE” using
CONSULT
Start engine.
After engine stalls, crank it two or three times to release ...
Steering wheel turning force is heavy or light
Description
Steering wheel turning force is heavy or light.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
Perform EPS self-diagnosis.
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to STC-14, "DTC Index".
NO & ...
Diagnosis system (bcm)
Common item
Common item : consult function (bcm - common item)
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT performs the following functions via CAN communication with BCM.
Direct Diagnostic Mode
Description
ECU identification
The BCM part number is displayed.
Self Diagnostic Result
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