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17-17
Gearbox Mount Cushion Replacement
A
B
C
D
E A
B
A
A
1. Remove the steering gearbox (see page 17-65).
2. Position a 34 mm socket wrench (A) on the flange part of the gearbox housing with a washer (B), a
10 x 105 mm flange bolt (C), and a 10 mm nut (D) as
shown.
3. Hold the 10 mm nut with a wrench, and tighten the 10 x 105 mm flange bolt with another wrench.
Remove the gearbox mount cushion (E). 4. Apply a mild soap and water solution to the new
gearbox mount cushion surface (A), then place the
mount cushion on the gearbox mounting cushion
hole.
5. Using a flat-tipped screwdriver, push the edge of the mount cushion (B) until it is about 1/3 of the
way into the gearbox housing.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the surface of the
mount cushion when pushing it with the flat-tipped
screwdriver.
6. Position a 34 mm socket wrench on the flange part of the gearbox housing with a washer, flange bolt,
and the nut as shown.
7. Install the gearbox mount cushion by tightening the nut until the mount cushion edges (A) contact the
gearbox flange surface.
8. Install the steering gearbox (see page 17-72).
9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see page 18-5).
Replace.
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17-8 Steering
Steering Wheel Installation
A
B
A D
B
C A
39 N·m
(4.0 kgf·m,
29 lbf·ft)
B
1. Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead, then center
the cable reel (A). Do this by first rotating the cable
reel clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it
counterclockwise about three full turns. The arrow
mark (B) on the cable reel label should point
straight up.
2. Position the two tabs (A) of the turn signal canceling sleeve (B) as shown. Install the steering
wheel on to the steering column shaft, making sure
the steering wheel hub (C) engages the pins (D) of
the cable reel and tabs of the turn signal canceling
sleeve. Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering
column shaft when installing the steering wheel. 3. Install the steering wheel bolt (A), and tighten it to
the specified torque. Connect the cable reel
subharness connector (B). Make sure the wire
harness is routed and fastened properly.
4. Install the driver’s airbag, and confirm that the system is operating properly (see page 24-188).
5. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see page 22-68), and do these tasks:
 Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds
and then goes off.
 Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.
 Make sure the steering wheel is centered.
6. After installation, check the steering wheel spoke angle. If the steering spoke angles to the right and
left are not equal (steering wheel is not centered),
correct the engagement of the wheel/column shaft
serrations.
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EPS IndicatorDiagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Self-diagnosis
17-19
General Troubleshooting Information
Under normal conditions, the EPS indicator comes on
when the ignition switch is turned to ON (II), then goes
off after the engine is started. This indicates that the
LED and its circuit are operating correctly.
If there is a failure in the system after the engine is
started, the EPS indicator will stay on, and the power
assist is turned off or restricted.
When the EPS indicator comes on, the control unit
memorizes the DTC. In this case, the control unit will
not activate the EPS system after the engine starts
again, but it keeps the EPS indicator on.
When DTC 51-01, 51-02 or 51-06 is stored in the control
unit, the EPS indicator will stay on until the DTC is
erased. When a problem is detected and the EPS
indicator comes on, there are cases when the indicator
stays on until the ignition switch is turned to LOCK (0),
and cases when the indicator goes off automatically
when the system returns to normal. Even though the
system is operating normally, the EPS indicator will
come on under the following conditions:  The vehicle speed decreases abruptly from 20 km/h (12 mph) or more (by applying brake), and it is less
than 1 km/h (1 mph) and engine speed is 2,000 rpm or
above for 5 seconds (continuously) after the abrupt
deceleration.
 While turning the steering wheel with the vehicle speed of 1 km/h (1 mph) or less for 20 seconds, and
the engine speed is 2,000 rpm or above for at least
10 seconds.
 When the engine speed is 500 rpm or less, and the vehicle is traveling at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph) or
more for about 3 seconds.
To determine the actual cause of the problem, question
the client about the conditions during which the
problem occurred, taking the above conditions into
consideration.  If the CPU cannot be activated, or it fails, the EPS
indicator comes on, but the DTC is not memorized.
 The memory can hold any number of DTCs. However, when the same DTC is detected more than once, the
most recent DTC is written over the prior DTC,
therefore only one occurrence is memorized.
 The lowest DTC is indicated first. The DTCs are indicated in ascending order, not in the order that
they occurred.
 The DTCs are memorized in the EEPROM (non- volatile memory) therefore the memorized DTCs
cannot be erased by disconnecting the battery. Do the
specified procedures to clear the DTCs.
Self-diagnosis can be classified into three categories:  Initial diagnosis: Done right after the engine starts and until the EPS indicator goes off.
 Regular diagnosis: Done right after the initial diagnosis until the ignition switch is turned to LOCK
(0).
 Steering diagnosis: Done during regular diagnosis while turning the steering wheel.
The EPS control unit dose these functions when a
problem is detected by self-diagnosis: 1. Turns on the EPS indicator.
2. Memorizes the DTC.
3. Stops power assist and manual steering operation resumes.
NOTE: For DTCs 11-01, 11-02, 12-01, 21-01, 21-02,
22-01, and 35-04 the EPS indicator will go off
automatically, and the system returns to normal.
(cont’d)
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Restriction on Power Assist Operation
Torque Sensor Neutral PositionHow to Troubleshoot DTCs
17-20EPS Components
General Troubleshooting Information (cont’d)
Repeated extreme steering force, such as turning the
steering wheel continuously back-and-forth with the
vehicle stopped, causes an increase of power
consumption in the EPS motor. The increase of electric
current causes the EPS motor to heat up. Because this
heat adversely affects the system, the control unit
monitors the electric current of the EPS motor.
When the control unit detects heat build-up in the EPS
motor, it reduces the electric current to the EPS motor
gradually to protect the system, and it restricts the
power assist operation. The EPS indicator does not
come on during this function.
When steering torque is not applied to the steering
wheel, or when the ignition is turned to LOCK (0) and
the EPS motor cools, the control unit will restore the
power assist gradually until it’s fully restored (after
about 8 minutes).
The EPS control unit stores the torque sensor neutral
position in the EEPROM. The torque sensor neutral
position must be memorized whenever the gearbox, the
EPS motor, or the EPS control unit is replaced.
NOTE: The torque sensor neutral position is not
effected when erasing the DTCs.
The troubleshooting procedures assume that the cause
of the problem is still present and the EPS indicator is
still on. Following the procedure when the EPS
indicator does not come on can result in incorrect
diagnosis.
1. Question the client about the conditions when the problem occurred, and try to reproduce the same
conditions for troubleshooting. Find out when the
EPS indicator came on, such as while turning, after
turning, when the vehicle was at a certain speed,
etc.
2. When the EPS indicator does not come on during the test-drive, but troubleshooting is done based on
the DTC, check for loose connectors, poor terminal
contact, etc., in the affected circuit before you start
troubleshooting.
3. After troubleshooting, clear the DTC and test-drive the vehicle. Be sure the EPS indicator does not
come on.
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DTC Detection Item Note
17-23
DTC Troubleshooting Index
11-01 Low/High IG1-terminal Voltage (Initial Diagnosis)
(see page 17-33)
11-02 Low/High IG1-terminal Voltage (Regular Diagnosis) (see page 17-33)
12-01 Low/High VBU Voltage (Regular Diagnosis) (see page 17-34)
21-01 Excessive Change of the Vehicle Speed Signal (Regular Diagnosis) (see page 17-35)
21-02 Comparison between the Vehicle Speed and the Engine Speed Signal (Regular Diagnosis) (see page 17-35)
22-01 Engine Speed Signal (Initial Diagnosis) (see page 17-37)
31-01 No Writing the Torque Sensor Neutral Position (Initial Diagnosis) (see page 17-22)
32-01 EPS Control Unit Internal Circuit (Current Sensor) (Initial Diagnosis) (see page 17-39)
32-02 EPS Control Unit Internal Circuit (Current Sensor) (Regular Diagnosis) (see page 17-39)
32-07 EPS Control Unit Internal Circuit (Current Sensor) (Steering Diagnosis) (see page 17-39)
32-08 Current Sensor (Regular Diagnosis) (see page 17-40)
32-09 Current Sensor (Initial Diagnosis) (see page 17-40)
33-01 Lower FET Stuck ON (Initial Diagnosis) (see page 17-41)
33-02 Upper FET Stuck ON (Initial Diagnosis) (see page 17-43)
33-06 Lower FET Stuck ON (Regular Diagnosis) (see page 17-41)
33-07 Upper FET Stuck ON (Regular Diagnosis) (see page 17-43)
34-01 Power Relay Stuck ON (Ignition Switch is in LOCK (0)) (see page 17-44)
34-02 Fail-safe Relay Stuck ON (Initial Diagnosis) (see page 17-45)
35-01 EPS Control Unit Internal Circuit (CPU) (Initial Diagnosis/Regular Diagnosis) (see page 17-39)
35-02 EPS Control Unit Internal Circuit (EEPROM) (Initial Diagnosis) (see page 17-39)
35-03 EPS Control Unit Internal Circuit (EPS CPU) (Initial Diagnosis) (see page 17-46)
35-04 EPS Control Unit Internal Circuit (CPU Communication) (Regular Diagnosis) (see page 17-39)
35-05 EPS Control Unit Internal Circuit (EPS Motor/EPS CPU) (Initial Diagnosis) (see page 17-46)
35-06 EPS Control Unit Internal Circuit (ITN Communication) (Regular Diagnosis) (see page 17-39)
35-07 EPS Control Unit Internal Circuit (INHL/INHR Ports) (Initial Diagnosis/ Regular Diagnosis) (see page 17-39)
NOTE:  Initial diagnosis: Done right after the engine starts and until the EPS indicator goes off.
 Regular diagnosis: Done right after the initial diagnosis until the ignition switch is turned to LOCK (0).
 Steering diagnosis: Done during regular diagnosis while turning steering wheel.
(cont’d)
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DTCDetection Item Note
17-24EPS Components
DTC Troubleshooting Index (cont’d)
36-02 EPS Control Unit Internal Circuit (INH Output Circuit) (Initial Diagnosis) (see page 17-39)
37-01 EPS Control Unit Internal Circuit (Step-up Circuit) (Initial Diagnosis) (see page 17-39)
51-01 Low/High Voltage for the Torque Sensor (VT1 and VT2) (Regular
Diagnosis) (see page 17-46)
51-02 Torque Sensor (VT3 Differential-amplification Function) (Regular Diagnosis) (see page 17-50)
51-03 Torque Sensor (VT1, VT2 Rapid-change) (Regular Diagnosis) (see page 17-50)
51-06 Torque Sensor (VT1, VT2 Average) (Regular Diagnosis) (see page 17-50)
51-07 Torque Sensor (VT1, VT2 Initial Check) (Initial Diagnosis) (see page 17-50)
61-04 Open/Short in the EPS Motor Harness (Steering Diagnosis) (see page 17-53)
71-01 EPS Motor Angle Sensor (SIN/COS Signals) (Steering Diagnosis) (see page 17-55)
71-02 EPS Motor Angle Sensor (Neutral Position Learning of SIN/COS) (Initial Diagnosis) (see page 17-55)
71-03 EPS Motor Angle Sensor (SIN/COS Signals) (Steering Diagnosis) (see page 17-55)
71-04 EPS Motor Angle Sensor (Check Signals) (Regular Diagnosis) (see page 17-58)
71-05 EPS Motor Angle Sensor (SIN/COS Signals Charging Amount) (Steering Diagnosis) (see page 17-55)
71-06 EPS Motor Angle Sensor (Neutral Position of SIN/COS) (Initial Diagnosis) (see page 17-55)
NOTE:  Initial diagnosis: Done right after the engine starts and until the EPS indicator goes off.
 Regular diagnosis: Done right after the initial diagnosis until the ignition switch is turned to LOCK (0).
 Steering diagnosis: Done during regular diagnosis while turning steering wheel.
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System Outline
17-28EPS Components
System Description (cont’d)
GAUGE CONTROL MODULE
ECM
Indicator drive signal
EPS CONTROL UNITEPS MOTOR
EPS MOTOR ANGLE SENSOR TORQUE SENSOR Motor drive signal
Motor angle signal Torque signal Idle control
demand
Communication via F-CAN
Vehicle
speed
signal
Engine
speed
signal
The power steering system adopts the electric power steering assisting for the control force of the steering wheel in
the driving force of the electric motor.
The EPS control unit is doing an appropriate steering force control according to the running situation of the vehicle (at
time of low speed, lightness, by the control of emphasis and high-speed running time, control with the steady weight
and the control which will be switched from low speed to high speed smoothly later) by the EPS motor.
The EPS control unit is designed for use with an automotive power steering for the primary purpose of controlling the
assist motor (brushless motor) for the power steering by using as inputs the steering torque signals received from the
‘‘steering torque sensor’’ installed in the steering gearbox as well as the speed signals received from the ‘‘vehicle
speed sensor’’ installed in the vehicle. In addition to the above function, the EPS control unit also provides the failsafe
function, self diagnosis function and motor output limiting function.
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Torque Sensor
17-29
Worm wheel gear
Worm gear
EPS motor
Torque sensor
Steered to right Center Steered to left Steered to left
Steered to right
0 VT1
VT3
VT2
Input voltage (V)
Core
Coil
The EPS motor engages with a pinion and one worm wheel gear, which is transmitted to a direct pinion, to move a
rack.
When the steering wheel is turned, twist occurs in the torsion bar between the steering side of the input shaft and the
output shaft on the road reaction force side. Inductance is changed by the movement of the core. The amount this
voltage changes (varies with the amount of movement, and direction of the core) is amplified with the interface
circuitry of the sensor coil, and output to the EPS control unit as a steer signal.
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