POWER STEERING SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK STEERING EFFORT (TORQUE)

   
   

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

   2. Remove the horn button assembly Click here.

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

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

      Torque:

      50 N*m  { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }

   5. Turn the power switch on (READY) so that the power steering is ready to operate.

   6. 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.

      Standard steering effort (Reference)
      6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf) or less

   7. Align the front wheels facing straight ahead.

   8. Turn the power switch off.

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

      CAUTION:

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

      Note

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

   10. Install the horn button assembly Click here.