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Variable Effort Steering System
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Variable Effort Steering System
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Description & Operation
Diagnosis & Testing
Notes
Pre-Diagnostic Inspection
Using Tech 1 Scan Tool
Notes
Selecting Vehicle
Selecting Test Mode
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCS)
INTERMITTENTS & Poor Connections
Diagnostic System Check
Circuit Tests
DTC 43/C1243: VES Steering Wheel Speed (Rotation) Sensor Circuit Malfunction
DTC 73/C1273: VES Actuator Circuit Open Or Shorted To Ground
DTC 74/C1274: VES Actuator Circuit Open Or Shorted To Voltage Or Solenoid Shorted
Lubrication
Hydraulic System Bleeding
Adjustments
Power Steering Pump Belt
Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS)
Notes
Front
Rear
Removal & Installation
Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM)
Removal & Installation
Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor
Removal & Installation
VES Actuator
Removal & Installation
Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS)
Notes
Removal & Installation (Front)
Removal & Installation (Rear)
Torque Specifications
Wiring Diagrams