POWER STEERING SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CHECK STEERING EFFORT (TORQUE)

1. Stop the vehicle on a level, paved surface and align the wheels straight ahead.

2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

   CAUTION:

   Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

   Note

   When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

3. Remove the steering pad Click here.

4. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

5. Using a torque wrench, check that the steering wheel set nut is properly tightened.

   Torque:

   50 N*m  { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }

6. Start the engine so that the power steering is ready to operate.

7. Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the right and check the steering effort (torque) while continuing to turn it further in the same direction.

   Steering effort (Reference)
   6.9 N*m (70 kgf*cm, 61 in.*lbf) or less

8. Align the front wheels facing straight ahead.

9. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

   CAUTION:

   Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

10. Install the steering pad Click here.

11. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

12. Clear the DTCs Click here.

13. Inspect the airbag warning light Click here.