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1. If the power steering fluid level is low, inspect the entire power steering system for potential leaks.
CAUTION:
DO NOT operate the vehicle with foamy steering fluid for an extended period. This may cause
pump damage.
2. Perform the following to inspect the power steering fluid reservoir level:•Park the vehicle on a level surface.
• Start the engine.
• Turn the steering wheel several times to heat the power steering fluid to 50°- 60°C.
• With the engine running, turn the steering wheel left and right to the wheel stops and repeat this several
times.
• Check the power steering fluid reservoir to see whether there is foam or milky fluid present. Check the
fluid level difference between engine off (2)
and engine running (1). If the fluid level varia-
tion exceeds 5 mm, air is in the system and
the air should be bled from the power steering
system.
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NOTE :
This test should be performed during a road test.
•Make smooth turns and sharp turns. Check the driving senseto ensure there is no difference between the left
and right turns in terms of steering force and the steering wheel returning to center.
• When the vehicle speed is between 20 to 30 km/h, turn the steering wheel 90° for 1 or 2 seconds and release
the steering wheel. If the steering wheel returns
over 70°, the steering wheel return function can be
considered good.
NOTE :
When rapidly turning the steering wheel, there will be a sense of “heavy”, however, this does not indicate a problem
with the steering system. This is due to insufficient steering fluid supplied to the steering fluid pump during idle
speed.
Steering Column Shroud
Removal & Installation
WARNING!
Before servicing the steering column, the airbag system must be disarmed. Failure to do so may result in acci-
dental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury (See Airbag System Disarming Procedure in Sec-
tion 14 Restraints).
NOTE :
To help maintain alignment of the spiral cable connector during reassembly, apply a small piece of tape to the spiral
cable and the steering column to keep them in alignment. 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver airbag (See Driver Airbag Removal & Installation in Section 14 Restraints).
3. Remove the steering wheel lock nut (1). (Tighten: Steering wheel lock nut to 25 - 30 N·m)
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LTSM110047
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 14. Remove the lower mounting bolt (1) from the steer-ing column.
(Tighten: Steering column lower mounting bolt to
25 - 30 N·m)
15. Remove the steering column floor bolts (1). (Tighten: Steering column floor bolts to 25 - 30
N·m)
16. Remove the intermediate shaft lock bolt (1) that connects to the steering gear.
(Tighten: Intermediate shaft lock bolt to 25 - 30
N·m)
17. Remove the steering column assembly.
18. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Installation Notes:
• Check the steering shaft and universal joint for damage or wear. Check the clearance of universal joint and
replace if necessary.
• Check the steering column seal cover. The distance to the groove button should be less than 1.00 mm, replace
if necessary.
• Verify the airbag system is operating properly after the repair is complete.
• When installing the spiral cable, slowly wind the spiral cable to the end of its travel and then unwind the spiral
cable two and a half turns.
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LTSM110021
LTSM110008
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Steering System Noise Troubleshooting Chart
CONDITIONPOSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
Hiss Or Whistle Sound When
Turning Steering Wheel · Steering intermediate shaft to dash
panel seal.
· Noisy valve in power steering gear.· Check and repair seal at dash
panel.
· Replace steering gear.
Rattle Or Clunk · Gear mounting bolts loose.
· Loose or damaged suspension
components.
· Loose or damaged steering
linkage.
· Internal gear noise.
· Pressure hose in contact with
other components.· Tighten bolts to specification.
· Inspect and repair suspension.
· Inspect and repair steering linkage.
· Replace gear.
· Reposition hose.
Chirp Or Squeal · Loose belt.
· Belt routing.· Adjust or replace.
· Verify belt routing is correct.
Whine Or Growl · Low fluid level.
· Pressure hose in contact with
other components.
· Internal pump noise.
· Air in the system.· Fill to proper level.
· Reposition hose.
· Replace pump.
· Perform pump initial operation.
Sucking Air Sound · Loose return line clamp.
· O-ring missing or damaged on
hose fitting.
· Low fluid level.
· Air leak between pump and
reservoir.· Replace clamp.
· Replace O-ring.
· Fill to proper level.
· Repair if necessary.
Scrubbing Or Knocking · Wrong tire size.
· Wrong gear.· Verify tire size.
· Verify gear.
Insufficient Assist / Poor Return To Center Troubleshooting Chart
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
Hard Turning Or Momentary
Increase In Turning Effort · Tire pressure.
· Low fluid level.
· Loose belt.
· Lack of lubrication.
· Low pump pressure or flow.
· Internal gear leak.
· Belt routing.· Adjust tire pressure.
· Fill to proper level.
· Adjust or replace.
· Inspect and lubricate steering and
suspension components.
· Pressure and flow test and repair if
necessary.
· Pressure and flow test, and repair
if necessary.
· Verify belt routing is correct.
Steering Wheel Does Not Want To
Return To Center Position · Tire pressure.
· Wheel alignment.
· Lack of lubrication.
· High friction in steering gear.
· Ball joints binding.· Adjust tire pressure.
· Align front end.
· Inspect and lubricate steering and
suspension components.
· Test and adjust if necessary.
· Inspect and repair if necessary.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 8. Remove the power steering pump inlet hose clamp(1), and then remove the pump inlet hose.
9. Remove the pump outlet pipe bolt (2).
10. Rotate the steering pump pulley until the bolt (1) access hole lines up with the bolt.
11. Remove the power steering pump retaining bolt. (Tighten: Power steering pump bolt to 20 - 30 N·m)
12. Remove the two bolts (1) on the other side of the power steering pump.
(Tighten: Power steering pump bolts to 20 - 30
N·m)
13. Remove the steering pump from the engine bracket.
14. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Installation Notes:
• Fill the power steering reservoir to the proper level.
• Check the system for leaks.
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
Removal & Installation
1. Siphon as much steering fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Remove the hose clamps (1) securing the returnhose and the supply hose to the steering fluid res-
ervoir fitting.
3. Slide the hose off the end of the reservoir fitting and remove the steering fluid reservoir.
4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Installation Notes:
• Fill the power steering reservoir to the proper level.
• Check the system for leaks.
Power Steering Pressure and Return Lines - 1.6L & 1.8L & 2.0L
Removal & Installation
1. Siphon as much steering fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Remove the hose clamps securing the return hose and the supply hose to the steering fluid reservoir fitting.
4. Remove the high pressure (1) and low pressure
lines (2) from the power steering pump (drain
steering fluid from lines).
(Tighten: High pressure line to power steering
pump 40 - 50 N·m)
(Tighten: Low pressure line to power steering pump
40 - 50 N·m)
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LTSM110039
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lines).
(Tighten: High pressure line to power steering
pump 27 - 33 N·m)
(Tighten: Low pressure line to power steering pump
27 - 33 N·m)
6. Remove the power steering line clamp bracket bolt (1) from the pressure and return lines.
(Tighten: Power steering line clamp bracket bolt to
10 N·m)
7. Remove the pressure and return lines.
8. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Installation Notes:
• Fill the power steering reservoir to the proper level.
• Check the system for leaks.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6. Remove the high pressure and low pressure lines(1) from the steering gear.
(Tighten: High pressure line to steering gear
27 - 33 N·m)
(Tighten: Low pressure line to steering gear
27 - 33 N·m)
7. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Installation Notes:
• Fill the power steering reservoir to the proper level.
• Check the system for leaks.
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