Power Steering System
POWER STEERING SYSTEMPRECAUTION
NOTICE: When disconnecting the negative (-) battery cable, initialize the following system after the cable is reconnected.
1. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM
(a) The vehicle is equipped with an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) such as airbags. Failure to carry out service operations in the correct sequence could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deploy during servicing. This may cause a serious accident. Before servicing (including inspection, replacement, removal and installation of parts), be sure to refer to Restraint Systems Service Precautions.
2. PRECAUTIONS FOR REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRONIC MOTOR POWER STEERING COMPONENTS
(a) Be sure to align the front wheels straight ahead when removing and installing the power steering gear assembly.
(b) 2WD: If disconnecting the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the pinion shaft of the power steering gear assembly, be sure to put matchmarks before starting the operation.
(c) 4WD: If disconnecting the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the pinion shaft of the power steering gear assembly, be sure to put matchmarks before starting the operation.
(d) After replacing the power steering gear assembly or power steering ECU assembly, clear the rotation angle sensor calibration value, initialize the rotation angle sensor, and calibrate torque sensor zero point.