2014 NISSAN TEANA engine

ST-30
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POWER STEERING FLUID
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
POWER STEERING FLUID
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DRAINING
1. Disconnect the high and low pressure piping from power steering gear.
2. Drain power steering fluid into a suitable container.
REFILLING
1. Fill power steering reservoir while checking power steering fluid level.
2. Bleed air from power steering hydraulic system. Refer to ST-30, "Air Bleeding Hydraulic System"
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3. Check for power steering fluid leaks.
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AIR BLEEDING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
If air bleeding is not complete, excessive noise in the power steering oil pump will be present.
1. Make sure engine is off.
2. Turn the steering wheel from the full right stop pos ition and then to full left stop position several times.
Repeat until bubbles are no longer being generated in the reservoir.
3. When the power steering fluid level lowers, refill the reservoir. CAUTION:
Do not allow the power steerin g fluid level to drop below
the hatching area.
4. Repeat steps one and two until the power steering fluid level stabilizes.
5. Start the engine and run at idle.
6. Turn the steering wheel from the full right stop pos ition and then to full left stop position several times.
Repeat until bubbles or fluid discoloration are no longer being generated in the reservoir.
7. When the power steering fluid level lowers, refill the reservoir.
8. Stop the engine.
9. Verify proper power steering fluid level. Power steering fluid level should be between the hatching area of the indicator on
the power steering reservoir tank cap.
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NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
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REMOVAL
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1. Power steering pump assembly 2. High pressure piping (upper) 3. Low pressure piping (lower)
4. Power steering gear assembly 5. Low pressure piping (lower) 6. Low pressure piping (upper)
7. Engine mount bracket A. View A B. View B
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PRECAUTIONSSTC-3
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PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severi ty of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service t he system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoper ative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional act ivation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipm ent on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identi fied by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Un it or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or el ectric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery and wait at least three mi nutes before performing any service.
Service Notice and Precautions for Hydrau lic Pump Electric Power Steering System
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• Check each tire for proper air pressure and size. Refer to WT-60, "Tire".
• Verify that the steering system components are G enuine NISSAN parts and have been installed properly.
• Check the steering column for loose mounting bolts.
• Check the steering gear assembly for loose mounting bolts. Check the inner sockets and outer sockets for
damage or wear. Inspect the boots and seals for leakage of power steering fluid.
• Verify proper wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection and Adjustment"
.
• Check for any damage, wear, or modification to the suspension and body that would result in increased
weight or an improper wheelarch height. Refer to FSU-26, "Wheelarch Height (Unladen*
1)".
• Check for proper battery voltage.
• Verify that all power steering pump assembly connections are clean and fully seated.
• Verify that only Genuine NISSAN E-PSF is used. Use of any power steering fluid other than Genuine NIS-
SAN E-PSF will prevent the power st eering system from proper operation.
• An audible high pitch noise may be heard from the engine compartment when the steering wheel is oper-
ated, particularly at low speeds such as a parking lot maneuver. This condition is not a malfunction, rather
normal system operation. Steering at low speeds or parking lot maneuvers demands higher hydraulic assis-
tance, resulting in larger power st eering pump load and increased system noise.
• The power steering pump is electrically controlled by the power steering control module.
• Before connecting or disconnecting the power steeri ng control module harness connectors, turn ignition
switch “OFF” and disconnect battery ground cable. Batter y voltage is applied to power steering control mod-
ule even if ignition switch is turned “OFF”.
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COMPONENT PARTS
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
COMPONENT PARTS
Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000009460341
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000009460342
1. Power steering oil pump assembly 2. Steering angle sensor(view with the steering wheel re-
moved) 3. ECM
4. Combination meter 5. EPS warning light
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Component parts Reference
Power steering oil pump assembly STC-5, "Power Steering Oil Pump Assembly"
Steering angle sensorTransmits steering angle sensor signal to the power steering control module via CAN commu-
nication.
ECM Transmits engine speed signal to the power steering control module via CAN communication.
Combination meter Transmits vehicle speed signal to the power steering control module via CAN communication.
The combination meter also di splays the EPS warning light.
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SYSTEM
SYSTEM
HYDRAULIC PUMP ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM
HYDRAULIC PUMP ELECTRIC POWER ST EERING SYSTEM : System Description
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• The system is composed primarily of the power steeri ng oil pump assembly (power steering control module,
power steering motor, power steering oil pump, and reservoir tank), hydraulic pipes, and steering gear
assembly.
• The power steering control module controls the speed of the power steering motor according to the vehicle
speed and steering angle speed. By changing the power st eering oil pump flow, the power steering control
module controls the steering assist force.
• According to the power steering motor control, the sy stem hydraulic pressure is transmitted from the power
steering motor to power steering oil pump. The power steering oil pump is driven by the system hydraulic
pressure.
• After engine start, the hydraulic pump electric power steering system performs control.
• When a malfunction occurs in the system, the fail-safe function stops the hydraulic pump electric power
steering system (manual steering state) or restricts it s operation (certain steering assist force). Refer to STC-
8, "HYDRAULIC PUMP ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM : Fail-safe".
• When the power steering function is used continuously in an extreme manner, the protective function
reduces the output to the power steering motor. Refer to STC-9, "HYDRAULIC PUMP ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM : Protection Function".
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL
Communicates the signal from each control unit via CAN communication.
OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS
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Control unit Signal status
ECM Transmits engine status signal to power steering control module via CAN communication.
Steering angle sensor Transmits steering angle sensor signal to power steering control module via CAN commu-
nication.
Combination meter Transmits vehicle speed signal to power steering control module via CAN communication.
Receives hydraulic pump electric power steering warning lamp signal from power steering
control module via CAN communication.
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SYSTEM
When Steering Wheel is Rotated to the Left
The hydraulic routes open from power steering pump to gear housing left side and from gear housing right
side to reservoir tank, providing right direction assist force to the rack.
CONDITIONS FOR HYDRAULIC PUMP ELECTR IC POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ON
• When the hydraulic pump electric power steering syst em is operating and steering assist force is being gen-
erated, the hydraulic pump electric power steering warning lamp is OFF.
• When the hydraulic pump electric power steering system is stopped by the fail-safe or protective function
and steering assist force is not being generated, the hy draulic pump electric power steering warning lamp
turns ON to inform the driver that t he system is in the manual steering state.
NOTE:
When the hydraulic pump electric power steering system warning lamp turns ON according to the protection
system, the cause is internal high temperature state of the hydraulic pump electric power steering system.
By stopping the engine, internal temperature of the s ystem decreases. After starting the engine, the system
returns to the normal state and the hydraulic pump elec tric power steering system warning lamp turns OFF.
(The system is not malfunctioning.) For informat ion about the protective function, refer to STC-9, "HYDRAU-
LIC PUMP ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM : Protection Function".
• When the ignition switch is turned ON, this lamp turn s ON for lamp check (system check). When the system
is operating normally, the lamp turns OFF after the engine starts.
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When an error occurs in the hydraulic pump electric pow er steering system, fail-safe brings the system to a
halt (manual steering) or restricted (constant steering assi st level) state. When the system is in a halt state,
fail-safe turns ON the hydraulic pump electric power steer ing warning lamp to warn the driver that the hydrau-
lic pump electric power steering system is in the manual steering state.
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Condition Hydraulic pump electric power steering warning lamp
Ignition switch ON. (Lamp check) ON
After engine start (steering assist force is generated) OFF
When steering assist is stopped ON
DTC Fail-safe condition
C1143 Certain steering assist force
C1601 Manual steering state
C1606 Manual steering state
C1607 Certain steering assist force
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HYDRAULIC PUMP ELECTRIC POWER STEE RING SYSTEM : Protection Function
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• When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly or turned all the way for a long period during parking or low
speed driving, the function of the hydraulic pump elec tric power steering system becomes limited to prevent
the system from overheating. Cont inued operation of the steering wheel will cause the hydraulic pump elec-
tric power steering system to stop and the hydraulic pum p electric power steering system warning lamp may
come ON. In this case, the steering wheel operation temporarily becomes hard. This is not a malfunction.
When the engine is turned OFF (ignition switch OFF) and steering operation is stopped for a while, the tem-
perature of the hydraulic pump electric power steer ing system decreases and the steering operation returns
to normal after restarting the engine.
• Then, the hydraulic pump electric power steering syste m warning lamp turns OFF. If the system is OFF
under the protection state, the hydraulic pump electr ic power steering system warning lamp turns ON to
warn that the system is in the manual steering state. (This is not a system malfunction.) In addition, the fol-
lowing DTC remains to distinguish from malfunction.
C1608 Manual steering state
U1000 Normal control
NOTE:
If the cause is in a different ECU, the state changes to fixed steering assist force.
DTC Fail-safe condition
DTC vehicle condition
C160A The system temporarily enters the manual steering state. (This is not a hydraulic pump electric
power steering system malfunction.)
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE)
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CAUTION:
After disconnecting the CONSULT vehicle interface (VI) from the data link connector, the ignition must
be cycled OFF → ON (for at least 5 seconds) → OFF. If this step is not performed, the BCM may not go
to ”sleep mode”, potentially causing a di scharged battery and a no-start condition.
FUNCTION
CONSULT can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown as per the following.
ECU IDENTIFICATION
Displays the part number stored in the control unit.
SELF-DIAG RESULTS MODE
Refer to STC-13, "DTC Index".
When “CRNT” is displayed on self-diagnosis result.
• The system is presently malfunctioning.
When “PAST” is displayed on self-diagnosis result.• System malfunction in the past is detect ed, but the system is presently normal.
DATA MONITOR MODE
Diagnostic test mode Function
ECU identification The part number stored in the control unit can be read.
Self Diagnostic Results Self-diagnostic results and freeze frame data can be read and erased quickly.
Data monitor Input/Output data in the power steering control module can be read.
Monitor item (Unit) Remarks
BATTERY VOLT (V) Displays the power supply voltage for power steering control module.
STEERING ANGLE (deg) Displays the steering angle based on the steering angle signal transmitted by CAN com-
munications.
STR ANG SPD (deg/s) Displays the steering angle speed based on the steering angle signal transmitted by
CAN communications.
MOTOR CURRENT (A) Displays the cu rrent value consumed by power steering control module.
MTR REV SPD COMM (rpm) Displa ys the power steering motor speed command value.
MTR REV SPD (rpm) Displays the power steering motor speed.
C/U TEMP ( °C or °F) Displays the temperature of the power steering control module.
C/U TEMP A ( °C or °F) Displays the temperature of the power steering control module.
MTR ASSIST (%) Displays the current percentage of the allowable assist ratio power steering motor.
ESTM VHCL SPD (km/h or mph) Displays the vehicle speed calculated by the power steering control module.
WARNING LAMP (On/Off) Hydraulic pump electric power steering system warning lamp control status is displayed.
ENGINE STATUS (STOP/RUN/CRANK) Engine speed is displayed from engine condition signal with CAN communication
VHCL SPD JUDGE (OK/NG) Displays the receiving status of the vehicle speed signal transmitted by CAN communi-
cations.
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