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Detailed Flow

  1. 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.

  2. BASIC INSPECTION 
    1. Check the power steering fluid leakage and the power steering fluid level. Refer to "INSPECTION ".
    2. Check the drive belt tension. Refer to "CHECKING DRIVE BELTS ".
    3. Check the power steering gear for damages, cracks and oil leakage. Refer to "INSPECTION ".
    4. Check the relief oil pressure. Refer to "INSPECTION ".

      : GO TO 3.

  3. TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOM 

    Perform the diagnosis by symptom. Refer to "DESCRIPTION ".

    : GO TO 4.

  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.