Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
BOOT
Check boot for cracks. Replace if any damage is found.
STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY HOUSING
Check steering gear assembly housing for damage and scratches. Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.
OUTER SOCKET AND INNER SOCKET
Ball joint swinging torque
Hook a spring balance to the ball stud and inner socket measuring point (*) and pull the spring balance. Make sure that the spring balance reads the specified value when ball stud and inner socket start to move. Replace outer socket and inner socket if they are outside the specification.
Tool number : — (J-44372)
Swinging torque : Refer to ST-19, "Power Steering Gear".

Ball joint rotating torque
Make sure that the reading is within the following specified range using Tool. Replace outer socket if the reading is outside the specification.
Tool number (A) : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Rotating torque : Refer to ST-19, "Power Steering Gear".

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check if steering wheel turns smoothly when it is turned several times fully to the end of the left and right.
Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle.
Steering wheel play: Refer to ST-5, "Inspection".
Neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle: Refer to ST-5, "Inspection".
Steering column
Symptom diagnosisCan communication circuit
Diagnosis procedure
1.Connector inspection
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Disconnect all the unit connectors on can communication system.
Check terminals and connectors for damage, bend and loose connection.
Is the inspection resu ...
Power supply and ground circuit
Combination meter
Combination meter : diagnosis procedure
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to MWI-28, "Wiring Diagram".
1.Check fuses
Check that the following fuses are not blown.
Is the fuse blown?
YES >> Replace the blown fuse after repairing the affected circu ...
Diagnosis system (EPS control unit)
CONSULT Function
FUNCTION
CONSULT can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic
test modes shown following.
Diagnostic test mode
Function
ECU identification
The part number stored in the control unit can be read.
Self diagnostic result
Self-diagnostic r ...