Work Procedure
Always adjust the neutral position of steering angle sensor before driving when the following operation is performed.
x: Required -: Not required
| Procedure | Adjust the neutral position of steering angle sensor |
|---|---|
| Removing/ installing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) | - |
| Replacing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) | - |
| Removing/installing steering angle sensor | x |
| Replacing steering angle sensor | x |
| Removing/installing steering components | x |
| Replacing steering components | x |
| Removing/installing front suspension components | x |
| Replacing front suspension components | x |
| Removing/installing tire | - |
| Replacing tire | - |
| Tire rotation | - |
| Adjusting front wheel alignment. | x |
ADJUST THE NEUTRAL POSITION OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
Always use CONSULT when adjusting the neutral position of steering angle sensor. (It cannot be adjusted other than with CONSULT.)
- CHECK VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
Check vehicle specifications.
Models with direct adaptive steering system>>
Refer to Work Procedure . GO TO 4.
Models without direct adaptive steering system>>
GO TO 2.
- CHECK THE VEHICLE STATUS (1)
Stop vehicle with front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
Does the vehicle stay in the straight-ahead position?
YES>>
GO TO 3.
NO>>
Steer the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position. Stop the vehicle.
- ADJUST NEUTRAL POSITION OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
With CONSULT
- Turn the ignition switch ON.CAUTION:
Never start engine.
- Select "ABS", "WORK SUPPORT" and "ST ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT" in this order.
- Select "START".CAUTION:
Never touch steering wheel while adjusting steering angle sensor.
- After approximately 10 seconds, select "END".
- Turn ignition switch OFF, and then turn it ON again.CAUTION:
Be sure to perform the operation above.
>>
GO TO 4.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- CHECK DATA MONITOR (1)
With CONSULT
- The vehicle is either pointing straight ahead, or the vehicle needs to be moved. Stop when it is pointing straight ahead.
- Select "ABS", "DATA MONITOR", "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" and "STR ANGLE SIG" in the order. Check that the signal is within the specified value. Refer to Values On The Diagnosis Tool .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>
GO TO 11.
NO>>
GO TO 5.
- CHECK STEERING COMPONENT PARTS
Check the installation condition of steering component parts. Refer to Inspection . Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>
GO TO 6.
NO>>
Repair or replace error-detected parts. GO TO 6.
- CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENT PARTS
Check the installation condition of front suspension component parts. Refer to Inspection . Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>
GO TO 7.
NO>>
Repair or replace error-detected parts. GO TO 7.
- CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT : Inspection . Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>
Adjust the front wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT : Adjustment . GO TO 8.
- CHECK THE VEHICLE STATUS (2)
Stop vehicle with front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
Does the vehicle stay in the straight-ahead position?
YES>>
GO TO 9.
NO>>
Steer the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position. Stop the vehicle. GO TO 9.
- CHECK DATA MONITOR (2)
With CONSULT
- The vehicle is either pointing straight ahead, or the vehicle needs to be moved. Stop when it is pointing straight ahead.
- Select "ABS", "DATA MONITOR", "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" and "STR ANGLE SIG" in the order. Check that the signal is within the specified value. Refer to Values On The Diagnosis Tool .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>
GO TO 11.
NO>>
GO TO 10.
- CHECK DATA MONITOR (3)
With CONSULT
- The vehicle is either pointing straight ahead, or the vehicle needs to be moved.CAUTION:
- Drive the vehicle at approximately 30 km/h (19MPH) or more for 300 m (985 ft) or more.
- Never use tester
- The vehicle is either pointing straight ahead, or the vehicle needs to be moved. Stop when it is pointing straight ahead.
- Select "ABS", "DATA MONITOR", "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" and "STR ANGLE SIG" in the order. Check that the signal is within the specified value. Refer to Values On The Diagnosis Tool .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>
GO TO 11.
NO>>
GO TO 1.
- The vehicle is either pointing straight ahead, or the vehicle needs to be moved.
- ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSIS MEMORY
With CONSULT
- Erase self-diagnosis result of "ABS".
- Turn the ignition switch OFF → ON → OFF.CAUTION:
Be sure to wait for 10 seconds or more after turning the ignition switch OFF or ON.
Are the memories erased?
YES>>
INSPECTION END
NO>>
Check the items indicated by the self-diagnosis.