1996 TOYOTA TERCEL power steering

PP18H-04
PP-68
- PREPARATIONSTEERING
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
LUBRICANT
ItemCapacityClassification
Power steering fluid Total0.8 liters (0.85 US qts, 0.70 Imp. qts)ATF DEXRON®II or III

DI4M7-02
- DIAGNOSTICSSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
DI-151
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
If a malfunction code is displayed during the DTC check, check the circuit listed for that code in the table
below (Proceed to the page given for that circuit.).
DTC No.
(See Page)Detection ItemTrouble AreaSRS
Warning Light
Nl
System normal-OFFNormal
(DI-177)
Source Voltage drop
Battery

Airbag sensor assemblyON
11
(DI-155)

Short in squib circuit (to ground)
Steering wheel pad (D squib)

Front passenger airbag assembly (P squib)

Spiral cable

Airbag sensor assembly

Wire harness
ON
12
(DI-162)

Short in squib circuit (to B+)
Steering wheel pad (D squib)

Front passenger airbag assembly (P squib)

Spiral cable

Airbag sensor assembly

Wire harness
ON
14
(DI-168)

Open in D squib circuit
Steering wheel pad (D squib)

Spiral cable

Airbag sensor assembly

Wire harness
ON
31
(DI-172)
Airbag sensor assembly malfunction
Airbag sensor assemblyON
54
(DI-174)
Open in P squib circuit
Front passenger airbag assembly (P squib)

Airbag sensor assembly

Wire harness
ON
HINT:

When the SRS warning light remains lit up and the DTC is the normal code, this means a source voltage
drops.
This malfunction is not stored in memory by the airbag sensor assembly and if the power source volt-
age returns to normal, the SRS warning light will automatically go out.

When 2 or more codes are indicated, the codes will be displayed in numeral order starting from the
lowest numbered code.

If a code not listed on the chart is displayed, the airbag sensor assembly is faulty.

SR05N-06
SR-2
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hard steering
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Power steering fluid level (Low)
3. Drive belt (Loose)
4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Steering system joints (Worn)
6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
7. Steering column (Binding)
8. Power steering gearSA-2
SR-6
SR-3
SA-4
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SA-36
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SR-46
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Power steering gearSA-2
SA-4
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SR-46
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
3. Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)
4. Front wheel bearing (Worn)
5. Power steering gear-
SA-36
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SA-10
SR-46
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Power steering gearSR-6
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SR-46

SR05P-15
R07281
Normal
Abnormal
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
SR-5
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POWER STEERING FLUID
BLEEDING
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page SR-6)
2. JACK UP FRONT OF VEHICLE AND SUPPORT IT
WITH STANDS
3. TURN STEERING WHEEL
With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from lock to lock
several times.
4. LOWER VEHICLE
5. START ENGINE
Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
6. TURN STEERING WHEEL
(a) With the engine idling, turn the wheel to left or right full
lock position and keep it there for 2-3 seconds, then turn
the wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it
there for 2-3 seconds.
(b) Repeat (a) several times.
7. STOP ENGINE
8. CHECK FOR FOAMING OR EMULSIFICATION
If the system has to be bled twice specifically because of foam-
ing or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.
9. CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page SR-6)

SR05Q-17
R11229
NormalAbnormal
R11025Engine Idling Engine Stopped5 mm (0.20 in.)
or less SR-6
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
INSPECTION
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(a) Keep the vehicle level.
(b) With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
If necessary, add fluid.
Fluid: ATF DEXRON® II or III
HINT:
Check that the fluid level is within the HOT LEVEL range on the
reservoir cap dipstick. If the fluid is cold, check that it is within
the COLD LEVEL range.
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to
boost fluid temperature.
Fluid temperature: 80°C (176°F)
(e) Check for foaming or emulsification.
If there is foaming or emulsification, bleed power steering sys-
tem. (See page SR-5)
(f) With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
(g) Stop the engine.
(h) Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
Maximum fluid level rise: 5 mm (0.20 in.)
If a problem is found, bleed power steering system.
(See page SR-5)
(i) Check the fluid level.

Q10145
Attachment
Attachment
IN
OUT
Pressure Feed TubeSST
PS Vane Pump
Z15498
Oil
Reservoir
PS Vane
Pump PS Gear
SST Closed
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
SR-7
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
2. CHECK STEERING FLUID PRESSURE
(a) Disconnect the pressure feed tube from the PS vane
pump. (See page SR-24)
(b) Connect SST, as shown in the illustration below.
SST 09640-10010 (09641-01010, 09641-01030,
09641-01060)
NOTICE:
Check that the valve of the SST is in the open position.
(c) Bleed the power steering system.
(d) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(e) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to
boost fluid temperature.
Fluid temperature: 80 °C (176 °F)
(f) With the engine idling, close the valve of the SST and ob-
serve the reading on the SST.
Minimum fluid pressure:
6,374 kPa (65 kgf/cm
2, 925 psi)
NOTICE:

Do not keep the valve closed for more than 10 se-
conds.

Do not let the fluid temperature become too high.

Z15499
Oil
Reservoir
PS Vane
Pump PS Gear
SST Open
Z15500
Oil
Reservoir
PS Vane
Pump PS Gear
SST Open Lock Position SR-8
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
(g) With the engine idling, open the valve fully.
(h) Measure the fluid pressure at engine speeds of 1,000 rpm
and 3,000 rpm.
Difference fluid pressure:
490 kPa (5 kgf/cm
2, 71 psi) or less
NOTICE:
Do not turn the steering wheel.
(i) With the engine idling and valve fully opened, turn the
steering wheel to full lock position.
Minimum fluid pressure:
6,374 kPa (65 kgf/cm
2, 925 psi)
NOTICE:

Do not maintain lock position for more than 10 se-
conds.

Do not let the fluid temperature become too high.
(j) Disconnect the SST.
(k) Connect the pressure feed tube (See page SR-33).
(l) Bleed the power steering system.

SR0KL-03
SR-22
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING VANE PUMP
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POWER STEERING VANE PUMP
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