POWER STEERING SYSTEM > ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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NOTICE:

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 straight ahead.
   

2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery (Click here).
   

3. Remove the steering pad assembly (Click here).
   

4. Connect the negative (-) battery cable to the battery.
   

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

   Torque:

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

6. Turn the ignition switch on so that power steering is available.
   

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

   Steering effort (Reference):

   6.0 N*m (60 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf) or less
   

   Inspect the power steering system if the value is not within the specified range (Click here).
   

8. Align the front wheels straight ahead.
   

9. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery (Click here).
   

10. Install the steering pad assembly (Click here).
    

11. Connect the negative (-) battery cable to the battery.
    

12. Clear the DTCs (Click here).
    

13. Perform initialization (Click here).
    

14. Inspect the airbag warning light (Click here).