Inspection After Installation
- Check that rear cap projection resinous part (B) of the steering gear (2), is centered and not touching either side of the lower joint (1) slit (A).
- Hand tighten pinch bolts, then torque to specification.
- On the CONSULT screen, select "EPS/DAST 3" >> "DATA MONITOR" >> "ST ANGLE SENSOR", and then check that the value is within specifications.
Monitor item
Condition
Standard value
ST ANGLE SENSOR
Vehicle: Straight-ahead position
ST ANGLE SENSOR ≤ +/- 10 deg.
- If the value is outside specifications perform the following steps:
- Remove lower joint cover.
- Make a matching mark on the lower joint and the steering gear.
- Remove the pinch bolt and separate the lower joint from the steering gear.
- While watching the CONSULT screen, rotate the steering wheel one full turn in the direction that brings the value within specification.CAUTION: Do not move steering gear while lower joint is separated from steering gear.NOTE: If initial direction of rotation brings the value further out of specification, rotate in the opposite direction.
- Install lower joint to steering gear and install pinch bolt.
- Install lower joint cover.
- Perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING OR REMOVING DAST PARTS". Refer to Special Repair Requirement .