PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
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Hard steering |
Tires (Improperly inflated) |
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Power steering fluid level (Low) |
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Drive belt (Loose) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Steering system joints (Worn) |
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Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) |
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Steering column (Binding) |
- |
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Vane pump assembly |
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Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly |
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Poor return |
Tires (Improperly inflated) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Steering column (Binding) |
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Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly |
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Excessive play |
Steering system joints (Worn) |
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Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) |
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Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn) |
- |
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Front wheel bearing (Worn) (for 2WD) |
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Front wheel bearing (Worn) (for 4WD) |
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Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly |
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Abnormal noise |
Power steering fluid level (Low) |
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Steering system joints (Worn) |
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Vane pump assembly |
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Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly |
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Power steering system does not operate |
IG power source circuit |
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VFC power steering solenoid circuit |
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Power steering ECU communication circuit |
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Vehicle stability control system |
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Steering angle sensor |
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SFI system |
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Power steering ECU assembly |
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When the vehicle is idling, steering effort is high (with the vehicle stopped) |
Tire size and tire pressure |
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Power steering fluid level and pressure |
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Front wheel alignment |
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IG power source circuit |
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VFC power steering solenoid circuit |
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Power steering ECU communication circuit |
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Steering angle sensor |
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Power steering ECU assembly |
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Even if vehicle speed increases, steering effort does not increase |
VFC power steering solenoid circuit |
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Power steering ECU communication circuit |
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Vehicle stability control system |
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Power steering ECU assembly |
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Power steering warning light is abnormal |
Power steering warning light circuit |
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Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MUDGUARD LH (w/o Intuitive Parking Assist System)
3. REMOVE ROCKER PANEL MOULDING COVER LH (w/o Intuitive Parking Assist System)
4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Intu ...
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL REAR WIPER MOTOR AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY
(a) Attach the 2 guides and temporally install the rear wiper motor and
bracket assembly with the 3 bolts.
(b) Tighten the ...