Power Steering System

POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

1. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM

(a) The vehicle is equipped with an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). 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 read the precautionary notices for the Supplemental Restraint System 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) When disconnecting the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the pinion shaft of the power steering gear assembly, be sure to place matchmarks before disconnecting the parts.

(c) After replacing the power steering gear assembly or power steering ECU, clear the rotation angle sensor calibration value, initialize the rotation angle sensor, and calibrate the torque sensor zero point Programming and Relearning.

3. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

(a) When handling electronic parts:

* Avoid any impact to electronic parts such as ECUs and relays. Replace them with new ones if dropped or subjected to a severe blow.

* Do not expose any electronic parts to high temperatures and humidity.

* To prevent deformation or malfunctions due to static electricity, do not touch the connector terminals.

(b) When handling the steering column:

* Avoid any impact to the steering column, especially to the motor and torque sensor. Replace them with new ones if dropped or subjected to a severe blow.

* Do not pull the wire harness when moving the steering column.

(c) Before disconnecting and reconnecting power steering system connectors:

Turn the ignition switch to ON, center the steering wheel, turn the ignition switch off, and then disconnect the connectors.

4. PRECAUTIONS FOR CAN COMMUNICATION

(a) CAN communication lines are used to receive information from the skid control ECU and the ECM, and to transmit warnings to the combination meter.

If there are any problems in the CAN communication lines, corresponding DTCs for the CAN communication lines are output.

(b) Perform troubleshooting for the communication line problems when the CAN communication DTCs are output. Be sure to start troubleshooting on the power steering system after confirming that the CAN communication system is normal.

(c) Since each CAN communication line has its own length and route, it cannot be repaired temporarily with a bypass wire, etc.