POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for 2GR-FXE) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. CHECK STEERING EFFORT (TORQUE)

    Note

    Some service operations affect the SRS airbags. Be sure to read the precautionary notice for the SRS airbags before servicing Click here.


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

    2. Turn the power switch off.

    3. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

      Note

      After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

    4. Remove the steering pad Click here.

    5. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    6. Using a torque wrench, check if the steering wheel set nut is properly tightened.

      Torque:
      50 N*m  { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }
    7. Turn the power switch on (IG) so that power steering is available.

    8. Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the right and check steering effort (torque) while turning. Check the steering effort (torque) in the opposite direction in the same manner.

      Steering effort (Reference)
      5.5 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) or less
    9. Inspect leftward rotation in the same manner.

    10. Align the front wheels so they are facing straight ahead.

    11. Turn the power switch off.

    12. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

      Note

      After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

    13. Install the steering pad Click here.

    14. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    15. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    16. Perform initialization Click here.

    17. Inspect the SRS warning light Click here.