On-Vehicle Inspection

POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for 2AR-FE without Wireless Door Lock): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK STEERING EFFORT (TORQUE)

NOTICE:
Some of these service operations may affect the SRS airbags. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

for Separate Type Yaw Rate Sensor: Separate Type Yaw Rate Sensor

for Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor: Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor

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

(b) Remove the steering pad Removal.

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

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

Torque : 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft-lbf)

(e) Turn the ignition switch to ON so that the power steering is ready to operate.

(f) 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

(g) Align the front wheels facing straight ahead.

(h) 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.

(i) Install the steering pad Installation.