Detailed Flow
- COLLECT THE INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER
It is also important to clarify customer complaints before inspection. First of all, reproduce symptoms, and understand them fully. Ask customer about his/her complaints carefully. In some cases, it will be necessary to check symptoms by driving vehicle with customer.
: GO TO 2.
- BASIC INSPECTION
- Check the power steering fluid leakage and the power steering fluid level. Refer to "INSPECTION ".
- Check the drive belt tension. Refer to "CHECKING DRIVE BELTS ".
- Check the power steering gear for damages, cracks and oil leakage. Refer to "INSPECTION ".
- Check the relief oil pressure. Refer to
"INSPECTION
".
: GO TO 3.
- TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOM
Perform the diagnosis by symptom. Refer to "DESCRIPTION ".
: GO TO 4.
- FINAL CHECK
Check the input/output standard values for the power steering control unit.
Are the power steering control unit input/output values within standard ranges respectively?
YES: Inspection End
NO: GO TO 2.