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Symptom Table

SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION - POWER STEERING SYSTEM

Symptoms Inspection items Reference
Steering operation is heavy Front tires (improperly inflated, uneven wear) WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM
Front wheel alignment (improper) FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Front suspension (lower ball joint) INSPECTION
Steering link ASSY INSPECTION
Torque sensor (integrated into the steering column ASSY) -
Power steering motor (integrated into the steering column ASSY) -
Battery and power supply system -
Speed sensor system -
Skid control computer (brake actuator ASSY) HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT
Power steering computer ASSY power supply voltage and internal relay -
Power steering computer ASSY POWER STEERING COMPUTER 
The presence of continued operation under high load or dry steering -
Steering force required is different in the left and right directions or it is uneven. Torque sensor zero point calibration or rotation angle sensor output calibration are incomplete. WORK SUPPORT 
Front tires (improperly inflated, uneven wear) WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM
Front wheel alignment (improper) FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Front suspension (lower ball joint) INSPECTION
Steering link ASSY INSPECTION
Torque sensor (integrated into the steering column ASSY) -
Steering column ASSY REMOVAL
Power steering motor (integrated into the steering column ASSY) -
Power steering computer ASSY POWER STEERING COMPUTER 
While driving, steering operation does not change depending on the speed, or the steering wheel does not return smoothly. Front suspension (lower ball joint) INSPECTION
Speed sensor system -
Skid control computer (brake actuator ASSY) HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT
Torque sensor (integrated into the steering column ASSY) -
Power steering motor (integrated into the steering column ASSY) -
Steering link ASSY INSPECTION
Power steering computer ASSY POWER STEERING COMPUTER 
CAN communication system HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT
There is a thumping noise during power steering operation, when the steering wheel returns to the neutral position Front suspension (lower ball joint) INSPECTION
Steering intermediate shaft -
Steering link ASSY INSPECTION
There is a rubbing sound when the steering wheel is turned during slow driving Power steering motor (integrated into the steering column ASSY) -
Steering link ASSY INSPECTION
Steering column ASSY REMOVAL
Steering sensor (spiral cable SUB-ASSY) -
Rubbing of the steering wheel ASSY and the column cover REMOVAL
Power steering computer ASSY POWER STEERING COMPUTER 
An abnormal high-pitched squeaking sound occurs when the steering wheel is slowly turned when the vehicle is stopped Steering link ASSY INSPECTION
Power steering motor (integrated into the steering column ASSY) -
Steering wheel installation condition ASSEMBLY
The steering wheel vibrates (accompanied with a noise) during dry steering Steering link ASSY INSPECTION
Power steering motor (integrated into the steering column ASSY) -
Steering column ASSY REMOVAL
Steering wheel installation condition ASSEMBLY
P/S warning light remains ON Battery and power supply system -
Refer to the flow chart DTC U0100 ENGINE DATA NOT RECEIVED; DTC U0122 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL MODULE; DTC U0416 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL MODULE