2004 DAEWOO NUBIRA steering wheel

POWER STEERING SYSTEM 6A – 3
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON–VEHICLE SERVICE
BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING
SYSTEM
If the power steering hydraulic system has been serviced,
an accurate fluid level reading cannot be obtained until the
air is bled from the system. Follow these steps to bleed the
air from the system.
1. Turn the wheels all the way to the left and add the
power steering fluid to the MIN mark on the fluid
level indicator.
Notice : When adding fluid or making a complete fluid
change, always use DEXRON®–II or III power steering
fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid will cause hose and
seal damage and fluid leaks.
2. Start the engine. With the engine running at fast
idle, recheck the fluid level. If necessary, add fluid
to bring the level up to the MIN mark.
3. Bleed the system by turning the wheels from side to
side without reaching the stop at either end. Keep
the fluid level at the MIN mark. The air must be
eliminated from the fluid before normal steering ac-
tion can be obtained.
4. Return the wheels to the center position. Continue
running the engine for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Road test the car to be sure the steering functions
normally and is free from noise.
6. Recheck the fluid level as described in steps 1 and
2. Make sure the fluid level is at the MAX mark af-
ter the system has stabilized at its normal operating
temperature. Add fluid as needed.
CHECKING AND ADDING FLUID
Notice : When adding fluid or making a complete fluid
change, always use DEXRON®–II or III power steering
fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid will cause hose and
seal damage and fluid leaks.
1. The power steering fluid level is indicated either by
marks on a see–through fluid reservoir or by marks
on a fluid level indicator on the fluid reservoir cap.
2. If the fluid is warmed up to 66°C (150°F), the fluid
level should be between the MAX and MIN marks.
Add fluid as needed.
3. If the fluid is cool, 21°C (70°F), the fluid level
should be at the MIN mark. Add fluid as needed.

6A – 8IPOWER STEERING SYSTEM
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND SYSTEM OPERATION
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
General Description
The power steering system consists of three components:
the power steering pump, the power steering fluid reser-
voir and the the power steering rack and pinion gear. The
power steering pump is a vane–type pump providing hy-
draulic pressure for the system and is powered by the en-gine. It draws on the power steering fluid reservoir, which
in turn is connected to the power steering gear. A pres-
sure–relief valve inside the flow control valve limits the
pump pressure. The power steering rack and pinion gear
has a rotary control valve which directs hydraulic fluid
coming from the power steering pump to one side or the
other side of the rack piston. The integral rack piston is at-
tached to the rack. The rack piston converts hydraulic
pressure to a linear force which moves the rack to the left
or the right. The force is then transmitted through the inner
and the outer tie rods to the steering knuckles, which turn
the wheels.

POWER STEERING GEAR 6C – 3
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
DIAGNOSIS
POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR
Hissing Noise
ChecksAction
Check the intermediate shaft joints for looseness.Tighten the intermediate shaft joints.
Check the power steering hose for contact with other com-
ponents.Be sure the power steering hose is correctly fitted into the
hose clips.
Rattling Noise in Steering Gear
ChecksAction
Check the power steering hose for contact with the body.Be sure the power steering hose is correctly fitted into the
hose clips.
Check the steering gear for insufficient lubrication.Lubricate the steering gear.
Check the steering gear mounting for improper installa-
tion.Tighten the steering gear mounting bracket nuts and bolts.
Check the outer tie rods for improper installation.Tighten the outer tie rod joints. Replace the outer tie rods.
Poor Return of Steering Wheel to Center
ChecksAction
Check the steering wheel for contact with the turn signal
housing.Adjust the turn signal housing.
Check the intermediate shaft joints for binding or loose-
ness.Replace the intermediate shaft.
Check the power steering pump flow control valve for
sticking and improper alignment.Replace the power steering pump.
Check the wheel alignment.Align the wheels.
Check the wheel bearings for wear or damage.Replace the wheel bearings.
Check the intermediate shaft joints for improper installa-
tion.Adjust the intermediate shaft between the steering gear
and the steering column.
Replace the intermediate shaft.
Check the outer tie rods and the ball joints for binding or
looseness.Tighten the tie rods and the ball joints. Replace the tie rods
and the ball joints.
Check the steering gear adjustments.Perform a straight–ahead check.
Check the steering column shaft seal for rubbing on the
shaft.Replace the dash seal.
Check the steering shaft bearings for binding.Replace the stub shaft bearings.
Momentary Increase in Effort When Turning the Wheel Quickly
ChecksAction
Check the power steering pump for internal leaks.Replace the power steering pump.
Check the hoses for damage or restricted flow.Replace the power steering hoses and/or pipes.
Check the power steering fluid level.Fill the power steering fluid reservoir.
Check the power steering pump flow control valve for
sticking and improper operation.Replace the power steering pump.

6C – 4IPOWER STEERING GEAR
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
Steering Surges or Jerks When Turning with Engine Running
ChecksAction
Check the power steering pump for insufficient pressure.Replace the power steering pump.
Check the power steering pump flow control valve for
sticking and improper operation.Replace the power steering pump.
Check the power steering pump serpentine belt for slip-
page.Tighten the power steering serpentine belt.
Check for air contamination in the power steering system.Bleed the power steering system.
Steering Vibrates During Low Speed or Static Steering
ChecksAction
Check for air contamination in the power steering system.Bleed the power steering system.
Check the power steering pump serpentine belt for loose-
ness.Tighten the power steering serpentine belt.
Excessive Wheel Kickback or Loose Steering
ChecksAction
Check for air contamination in the power steering system.Bleed the power steering system.
Check the wheel bearings for wear or damage.Replace the wheel bearings.
Check the steering gear mounting for improper installa-
tion.Tighten the steering gear mounting bracket nuts and bolts.
Check the intermediate shaft joints for improper installa-
tion.Adjust the intermediate shaft between the steering gear
and the steering column.
Replace the intermediate shaft.
Check the outer tie rods and ball joints for looseness.Tighten the tie rods and the ball joints. Replace the tie rods
and the ball joints.
Hard Steering or Lack of Assist (Especially During Parking)
ChecksAction
Adjust the intermediate shaft between the steering gear
and the steering column. Replace the coupling flange.Adjust the steering coupling flange on the steering gear
and the steering column. Replace the coupling flange as
needed.
Check the power steering pump flow control valve for
sticking and improper installation.Replace the power steering pump.
Check the power steering pump for insufficient pressure.Replace the power steering pump.
Check the power steering pump for internal leaks.Replace the power steering pump.
Check for a loose or a worn intermediate shaft.Tighten the intermediate shaft. Replace the intermediate
shaft as needed.
Check the power steering pump serpentine belt tension.Tighten the power steering serpentine belt.

6C – 8IPOWER STEERING GEAR
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
StepNo Yes Value(s) Action
12Repair the open or short in the circuit between termi-
nal 8 of the SSPS control module connector and the
I/P fuse block.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
13Repair the power feed to the ignition fuse F2.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
141. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Connect a test light from terminal 10 of the
SSPS control module connector to B+.
Is the test light on?–Go to Step 16Go to Step 15
15Repair the open in the ground circuit between termi-
nal 10 of the SSPS control module connector and
G203.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
16Check for a short to B+ or an open in the circuit be-
tween terminal 1 of the SSPS control module con-
nector and terminal B of the EVO solenoid actuator
connector.
Is the connection faulty?–Go to Step 17Go to Step 18
17Repair the short to B+ or an open in the circuit be-
tween terminal 1 of the SSPS control module con-
nector and terminal 2 of the EVO solenoid actuator
connector.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
181. Disconnect the steering wheel rotation sensor.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
3. Check for an open, short to ground, short to
B+, or poor terminal contact between terminal
5 of the SSPS control module connector and
terminal 1 of the steering wheel rotation sensor
connector.
Is the connection faulty?–Go to Step 19Go to Step 20
19Repair the open, short to ground, short to B+, or poor
terminal contact between terminal 5 of the SSPS
control module connector and terminal 1 of the
steering wheel rotation sensor connector.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
20Check for an open between terminal 3 of the SSPS
control module connector and terminal 3 of the
steering wheel rotation sensor connector.
Is the connection faulty?–Go to Step 21Go to Step 22
21Repair the open between terminal 3 of the SSPS
control module connector and terminal 3 of the
steering wheel rotation sensor connector.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
22Check for an open, short to ground, short to B+, or
poor terminal contact between terminal 14 of the
SSPS control module connector and terminal 2 of
the steering wheel rotation sensor connector.
Is the connection faulty?–Go to Step 23Go to Step 24

POWER STEERING GEAR 6C – 9
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
StepNo Yes Value(s) Action
23Repair the open, short to ground, short to B+, or poor
terminal contact between terminal 14 of the SSPS
control module connector and terminal 2 of the
steering wheel rotation sensor connector.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
241. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Connect the SSPS control module.
3. Connect the steering wheel rotation sensor.
4. Turn the ignition ON.
5. Backprobe with a voltmeter from terminal 5 on
the control module connector to the ground.
6. Rotate the steering wheel quickly in both direc-
tions.
Does the voltage show an increase and decrease
from the specified value?
3 VGo to Step 25Go to Step 26
25Replace the SSPS control module.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
26Replace the steering wheel rotation sensor.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
SPEED SENSITIVE POWER STEERING SYSTEM
OPERATING WITH DECREASED ASSIST AT ALL TIMES
StepActionValue(s)YesNo
1Check the speedometer.
Is speedometer inoperative?–Go to
Section5,
TransaxleGo to Step 2
2Disconnect the EVO solenoid actuator at the power
steering pump.
Is the symptom still present?–Go to
Section 6A,
Power Steering
SystemGo to Step 3
3Replace the speed sensitive poser steering (SSPS)
control module.
Is repair complete?–System OK–
General Operation
The control module self–diagnoses SSPS system. If there
is any malfunction, the warning lamp comes ON and at the
same time a trouble code is set. The trouble code can be
retrieved or cleared only by SCANTOOL.
In normal condition, If the ignition is turned on, the warning
lamp comes on for the first 2 sec and out. During this 2 sec,
the control module is diagnosing SSPS system, so a driver
can feel a little heavy steering effort.
If the warning lamp stays on after the 2 sec or comes on
afterward, it means there is a malfunction and a related
trouble code is recorded.
The warning lamp once come on does not go off even if the
malfunction is cleared. It goes off after ignition is turned off
and on without a malfunction.However the trouble code still remains in the control mod-
ule.

6C – 10IPOWER STEERING GEAR
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
Trouble Code
DTCTroubleDefault Action
01Actuator circuit open
02Actuator HI to LO short
03Actuator circuit short to B+
04Actuator HI short to GroundWarning lamp ON, Actuator Off
05Actuator LO short to Ground
06Steering Wheel Speed Sensor Open
07Steering Wheel Speed Sensor short to 5V
08Battey Voltage Out of Range (9~16 V)

POWER STEERING GEAR 6C – 11
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON–VEHICLE SERVICE
RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY
(Left–Hand Drive Shown, Right–Hand Drive
Similar)
Tools Required
KM–507–B Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheels. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
4. Disconnect the power steering gear fluid outlet
pipe. Place a drain pan under the steering gear to
catch the power steering fluid.
5. Disconnect the power steering gear fluid inlet pipe.
6. Position the steering gear straight ahead by turning
the steering wheel until the steering wheel spokes
are vertical and pointed to the left.
7. Scribe a mark on the stub shaft housing that lines
up with a mark on the intermediate shaft lower cou-
pling.
8. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.