Purpose/ Function
The reduction gear transmits the rotation input from the EPS motor, decreasing the rotation speed and increasing the torque simultaneously.
Construction
The reduction gear consists of the worm wheel located on the steering column main shaft and the worm shaft connected to the EPS motor, and is integrated with the steering column.

Operation
The assist torque generated by the EPS motor is transmitted to the worm wheel via the worm shaft drives the steering column main shaft.
The assist torque from the EPS motor is amplified by the reduction ratio (20.33:1) between the worm shaft and worm wheel, and is transmitted to the steering column main shaft.
Primary Gear [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Secondary Gear [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system
and the liftgate can not be opened, perform the following procedure as an emergency
measure to Open it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with
a flathead sc ...
Multiplex Communication System
A controller area network (CAN) system has been adopted in which multiplex
communication is performed using a single communication path.
A high-speed controller area network (HS-CAN) has been adopted for the communication
between the following modules:
PCM
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Air Bag System Service Warnings [Standard Deployment Control System]
Air Bag Module Inspection
Inspecting an air bag module using a tester can operate (deploy) the air
bag module, which may cause serious injury. Do not use a tester to inspect an
air bag module. Always use the on-board diagnostic function to diagnose the
air bag module for malfunctions ...