Play inspection
1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right gently, then verify that the steering wheel play is within the specification.
0—30 mm {0—1.1 in}
Looseness, Excessive Play Inspection
1. Inspect the steering wheel for looseness or excessive play in the axial direction of the shaft and four locations around the steering wheel.
If there is any malfunction, inspect the following, and repair or replace the applicable part.
Column bearing wear
Looseness of the steering wheel installation part
Looseness of the column installation area
Excessive play in the intermediate shaft joint
Excessive play in the steering gear
Steering Force Inspection
1. Verify that the equipped tire size and tire air pressure is as specified.
2. With the vehicle on a hard, level surface, put the wheels in the straight-ahead position.
3. Remove the driver-side air bag module..
WARNING:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you.Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module..
4. Start the engine and idle it.
5. Verify that the power steering malfunction indicator light is not illuminated or flashing.
6. Inspect the steering torque using a torque wrench.
If it exceeds the reference value, inspect the steering gear and linkage..
7.8 NВ·m {80 kgfВ·cm, 69 inВ·lbf} or less
NOTE:
Comparing another vehicle of the same model under the same conditions is an acceptable inspection method.
The steering torque varies with the conditions indicated below.
Road conditions: Such as dry, wet, asphalt, or concrete
Tire condition: Such as brand, wear, and tire pressure
Engine Coolant Protection Inspection
1. Measure the engine coolant temperature and specific gravity using a thermometer
and a hydrometer.
CAUTION:
Use engine coolant at a concentration that meets the environmental conditions
in which the vehicle is driven, otherwise engine damage could occur.
The engine has alumi ...
Brake Fluid Pressure Sensor
Purpose/Function
The brake fluid pressure sensor detects the fluid pressure from the master
cylinder and transmits it to the DSC HU/CM.
Construction
The brake fluid pressure sensor is built into the DSC HU/CM. Therefore if
there is any malfunction of the brake fluid pressur ...
Manual Type
Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
NOTE
When the mode is set to or with the fan control dial in a position other than
0 and the temperature control dial in the maximum cold position, the air int ...