Engine Idle

Engine Shut Down

5mm(0.20in) or less

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6.

With the engine idling, check the fluid level.

7.

Stop the engine.

8.

Wait for a few minutes, re-check the fluid level.

maximum fluid level rising height: 5 mm (0.20 in)

9.

If  problems  are  detected,  bleed  the  power  steering
system.  Refer  to 

7.2.8.7

 

Power  Steering  System

Bleeding

.

10. Re-check the fluid level height.

7.2.8.3 Steering Fluid Pressure Inspection

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1.

Disconnect  the  power  steering  pump  assembly  outlet
pipe.  Refer  to 

7.2.8.6

 

Power  Steering  Outlet  Pipe

Replacement

.

2.

Install the hydraulic pressure detection tool as shown in
the graphic.

Note

At  the  beginning  of  the  inspection,  the  tool  valve
should be at open position.

3.

Bleed the power steering system. Refer to 

7.2.8.7

 

Power

Steering System Bleeding

.

4.

Preheat the power steering fluid, start the engine and let
the engine run at idle.

5.

Rotate the steering wheel from right to left and then rotate
back and forth several times, so that the fluid temperature
rise.

Preheat the fluid temperature to: 75-80 °C (167-176 ºF)

Note

Refer to "Steering Wheel in the Full Turn Position
Notice" in "Warnings and Notices".

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Hydraulic Power Steering System

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Rod 

Assembly

PAS 

Reservoir

PAS Pump

Valve Closed

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6.

Keep the engine at idle, close the tool valves, observe the
pressure gage readings and take notes.

Minimum hydraulic: 6,400 kPa (928 psi)
If the fluid pressure is too low, then the power steering
pump  assembly  is  damaged,  it  needs  to  be  Replaced.
Refer  to 

7.2.8.10

 

Power  Steering  Pump  Assembly

Replacement

.

Warning!

Special tool valves closing time can not exceed 5s,
otherwise the fluid temperature becomes too high
causing  damage  to  the  power  steering  pump
assembly.

PAS 

Reservoir

PAS Pump

PAS and Tie 

Rod 

Assembly

Valve Closed

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7.

Keep the engine at idle, open the valve.

8.

Maintain the engine speed between 1,000 rpm and 3,000
rpm, measure the fluid pressure.

Hydraulic pressure difference: 490 kPa (71 psi) or less

Note

Do not turn the steering wheel.

If  the  fluid  pressure  difference  is  too  great,  the  power
steering  pump  flow  control  valve  assembly  is  damaged
and  it  needs  repair  or  to  be  replaced.  Refer  to

7.2.8.10

 

Power Steering Pump Assembly Replacement

.

If  there  is  blockage  or  leakage  in  the  power  steering
system, clean the fluid pipes and the relevant parts.

PAS 

Reservoir

PAS and 

Tie Rod 

Assembly

PAS Pump

Valve Closed

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9.

Keep  the  engine  at  idle,  fully  open  the  valve,  turn  the
steering wheel to the left or right to the end, measure fluid
pressure.

Minimum hydraulic: 6,400 kPa (928 psi)
If the oil pressure is too low, then the power steering leaks
or  is  damaged,  replace  the  damaged  power  steering
pump assembly. Refer to 

7.2.8.10

 

Power Steering Pump

Assembly Replacement

.

If the power steering system hydraulic pipes leak, repair
or  replace  the  relevant  hydraulic  piping  components.
Refer  to 

7.2.8.6

 

Power  Steering  Outlet  Pipe

Replacement

.

Note

Keep the steering wheel at fully turned position no
more than 5s, otherwise it may damage the steering
pump.

10. Remove the test tool.

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11. Connect  the  power  steering  pump  outlet  pipe.  Refer  to

7.2.8.6

 

Power Steering Outlet Pipe Replacement

.

12. Bleed  the  power  steering  system  air.  Refer  to

7.2.8.7

 

Power Steering System Bleeding

.

7.2.8.4 rower Steering Effort Check

Warning!

Refer to "Battery Disconnect Warning" in "Warnings and
Notices" .

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1.

Park the vehicle on a even surface and straighten the front
wheels.

2.

Disconnect  the  battery  negative  cable.  Refer  to

2.11.8.1

 

Battery Disconnection

.

Note

Disconnect  the  battery  cable  and  wait  for  at  least
60s,  prevent  airbag  and  seat  belt  pre-tensioner
being activated.

3.

Remove  the  driver  front  airbag.  Refer  to 

9.2.7.2

 

Driver

Front Airbag Replacement

.

4.

Connect the battery negative cable.

5.

Use a torque wrench to check whether the steering wheel
nut fastening torque is correct.

6.

Start the engine and let the engine run at idle.

7.

Use a torque wrench to turn the steering wheel left and
right 90 degrees, check the left and right rotation torque.

Steering torque (reference): 5.5 Nm (Metric) 4.1 lb-ft (US
English)

Note

Before the test, consider the tire type, tire pressure
and the contacting surface.

8.

Disconnect the battery negative cable.

9.

Re-examine the steering wheel nut torque.

Torque: 45 Nm (Metric) 33.3 lb-ft (US English)

10. Install the driver front airbag.

11. Connect the battery negative cable.

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7.2.8.5 Steering Tie Rod Ball Joint Inspection

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1.

Remove  the  horizontal  steering  bar.  Refer  to

7.2.8.11

 

Steering Bar and Ball Joint Replacement

.

2.

Firmly clamp the tie rod ball joint between the calipers.

3.

Install the bolt on the ball joint nut.

4.

Shake  the  ball  joint  bolt  back  and  forth  more  than  five
times.

5.

Using a torque wrench, continuously rotate the nut at 2-4
rpm / s speed, and then read the fifth lap torque.

Rotation  torque:  1.5-3.0  Nm  (Metric)  1.1-2.2  lb-ft  (US
English)
If the rotation torque is not in the specified range, replace
the steering horizontal bar assembly.

Note

The left and right steering tie rod ball check is the
same.

7.2.8.6 

Power 

Steering 

Outlet 

Pipe

Replacement

Removal Procedure:

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1.

Drain  the  power  steering  fluid  from  the  power  steering
assembly.

2.

Disconnect  the  power  steering  pump  hose  and  high
pressure fluid pipe connection.

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