Steering

Steering
S p e c i aTl o o l s . . . . . . . . . .1. .7.- 2
C o m o o n e nLto c a t i oInn d e x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. .7. .-.3. . . . . . . . .
Steering WheelRotational PlayCheck.....................". 17-4
PowerAssistCheck.................. .......... 17-4
SteeringLinkage andGearboxInspection ................. 17-5
S t e e r i nW
g h e eR l e m o v a.l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . .1. .7. -. 6...........
Steering WheelDisassembly/Reassembly ................ 17-7
Steering WheelInstallation ............... 17-8
Steering ColumnRemovalandInstallation...........'... 17-9
Steering ColumnInspection .............. 17-11
SteeringLock Replacement .......................................'. 17-'12
R a c kG u i d eA d i u s t m e n t . . . . . " . . . . . . . . '1. .7' .- .1 3

ElectricalPowerSteering(EPS) 17-15
 Steering
(
SpecialTools
Ref.No. Tool Number Description Oty
o 07MAA-S100200 LocknulWrench.43 mm

E
-.tt)-
---<,/
L\2 r

.V-
6Y
o

1 7-2
ComponentLocationIndex

DRIVER'S AIRBAG
ASSEMBLY
Removal/lnstallation,
p a g e2 3 - 1 1 3

STEERINGWHEEL
Removal,page 17-6
Disassembly/Reassembly,
page 17-7
Installation,page 17-8

STEERING COLUMN
SteeringColumnRemovaland Installation,
p a g e1 7 ' 9
SteeringColumn Inspection,
p a g e1 7 - 1 ' l
SteeringLockReplacement,
page 11-12

STEERINGGEARBOX
page'17-13
RackGuideAdjustment,

17-3
Steering
SteeringWheelRotationalPlay PowerAssistCheck \
Check
1 . Startthe engine,and let it idle.

1. Turn the front wheelsto the straightaheadposition. Attach a commerciallyavailablespring scaleto the
s t e e r i n gw h e e l .W i t h t h e e n g i n ei d l i n ga n d t h e
2. Measurehow far you can turn the steeringwheel v e h i c l eo n a c l e a n ,d r y f l o o r ,p u l lt h e s c a l ea s
left and right without moving the front wheels. shown, and read it as soon as the tires begin to turn.

. lf the play is within the limit, the gearboxand

l i n k a g ea r e O K .
. lfthe playexceedsthe l i m i t ,a d j u s t t h er a c kg u i d e
'17-13).
{seepage lf the play is still excessiveafter
rackguide adjustment,inspectthe steering
l i n k a g ea n d g e a r b o x{ s e ep a g e1 7 - 5 ) .

PLAY:0 10mm (0-0.39in.l

BOTATIONAL
+ :

3 . l f t h e s c a l er e a d sn o m o r e t h a n2 9 N ( 3 . 0k g f , 6 . 6l b f ) ,
the power assistis OK. lf it readsmore, checkthese
items:

. Fronttire pressure
. Steeringlinkage(seepage 17-5)
. Rackgulde adjustment(seepage 17-13)
. EPSsystem (seepage 17-18)

17-4
 SteeringLinkageand GearboxInspection

BOOT
Inspect
Ior damageanddeterioration.

Checkfor looseness,
a n db i n d i n g . 12 mm BOLTS
Inspectfor looseness.

I STEERING COLUMN
Inspect
for loosecolumn
mountinghardware

STEERING JOINTS
TIE.RODLOCKNUTS Checkfor looseioint bolts,
Checkfor looseness. andlooseor bindingioints.

STEERING GEARBOX
Inspectfor loosemounting hardware.
GEARBOXMOUNTING CUSHIONS
Inspectfor deterioration.
TIE.RODENOBALLJOINT
lnsoect tor looseness,
b i n d i n ga,n dd a m a g e .
BALLJOINT BOOT
Inspect
for damageanddeterioration.

17-5
Steering
SteeringWheelRemoval
SRScomponentsare locatedin this area.Reviewthe
SRScomponentlocations(seepage 23-13),and
precautionsand procedures(seepage 23-14)in the SRS
sectionbeforeperformingrepairsor service.
1. Align the front wheels straightahead,then remove
the driver'sairbagfrom the steeringwheel (see
p a g e2 3 - 1 1 3 ) .
2. Disconnectthe cruisecontrol sevresumeswitch
connector(A),and loosenthe steeringwheel nut
{B).
17-6
{
3. Installa commerciallyavailablesteeringwheel
puller {A) on the steeringwheel (B).Freethe
steeringwheel from the steeringcolumn shaft by
t u r n i n gt h e p r e s s u r eb o l t( C )o f t h e p u l l e r .
Note these items when removing the steering
wheel:
. Do not tap on the steeringwheel orthesteering
column shaft when removingthe steeringwheel.
. l f y o u t h r e a dt h e p u l l e rb o l t s( D )i n t o t h e w h e e l
hub more than 5 threads,the bolts will hit the
cable reel and damageit. To preventthis, install
a p a i ro f j a m n u t s5 t h r e a d su p o n e a c hp u l l e rb o l t .
Bemovethe steeringwheel puller,then removethe
steeringwheel nut and steeringwheel from the
sleerinocolumn.
SteeringWheelDisassembly/Reassembly

WHEEL
STEERING

CONTACTPLATE ACCESSPANELA

CONNECTORHOLDERS 75*-=offi
,/*
MOOULESETBRACKET
ffi)Y
-f
b
/
WHEELREABCOVER
STEERING
accEss
PANEL
B

CRUISECONTROLSWITCH

17-7
Steering
SteeringWheelInstallation
1 . B e f o r ei n s t a l l i n g
t h e s t e e r i n gw h e e l ,m a k es u r et h e 3. Installthe steeringwheel nut (A),and tighten it to
front wheels are alignedstraightahead,then center the specifiedtorgue.
the cable reel (A).Do this by first rotatingthe cable
reel clockwiseuntil it stops.Then rotate it A _
39 N.m(4.0kgf m.29lbt ftl B
counterclockwiseabout two and a half turns.The
a r r o w m a r k( B )o n t h e c a b l er e e ll a b e ls h o u l dp o i n t
straightup.

lr,',,t
;. _,:!
'' '1i::..'.'l

Connectthe cruisecontrol set/resumeswitch

connector(B).fvlakesure the wire harnessis routed
and fastenedproperly.
Positionthe two tabs (A) of the turn signal
canceling s l e e v e( B )a s s h o w n .I n s t a l l t h es t e e r i n g I n s t a ltlh e d r i v e r ' sa i r b a g a
, n d c o n f i r mt h a tt h e
wheel onto the steeringcolumn shaft, makingsure system is operatingproperly{seepage 23-113).
the steerlngwheel hub (C)engagesthe pins (D) of
the cable reel and tabs of the cancelingsleeve.Do C h e c kt h e h o r n ,t u r n s i g n a lc a n c e l i n g
a n dc r u i s e {
not tap on the steeringwheel or steeringcolumn control switchesfor proper operation.
shaft when installingthe steeringwheel.
7 . Reconnectthe batteryand do the following:
. D o t h e e n g i n ec o n t r o lm o d u l e( E C M )i d l e l e a r n
p r o c e d u r e( s e ep a g e1 l - 1 3 9 ) ,
. Powerwindow control unit resettingprocedure
\see page 22-1281.
. Enterthe anti-theftcord for the radio,then enter
the custmer'sradio stationpresets.
. Set the clock.

17-8
 SteeringColumnRemovaland Installation
SRScomponentsare locatedin this area.Reviewthe SRScomponentlocations(seepage 23-13)and precautionsand
procedures(seepage 23-14)in the SRSsectionbefore performingrepairsor service.

Removal

1, Recordthe radio stationpresets,and disconnectthe battery.

2 . R e m o v e t h e d r i v e r ' s a i r b a g a s s e m b l y ( s e e p a g e 2 3 -a1n1d3t)h e s t e e r i n gw h e e l( s e ep a g e1 7 - 6 ) .

3 . R e m o v e t h ed r i v e r ' sd a s h b o a r dl o w e r c o v e r ( s e ep a g e2 0 - 5 9 a) n d u n d e r c o v e r ( s e e
p a g e2 0 - 6 0 ) .

4. Removethe column covers(A:

I x 1.25mm
16 N.m (1.6kgf.m,
12 lbl.fr) b
5 . Disconnectthe wire harnessconnectorsfrom the combinationswitch assembly{B).

6 . Removethe combinationswitch assemblyfrom the steeringcolumn shaft by removingthe screw (C)on the top of
the combinationswitch.

7. Disconnectthe connectorsfrom the ignition switch,and releasethe wire harnessclips from the steeringcolumn.

8. Disconnectthe steeringjoint (D),and remove it from the column shaft.

9. Removethe steeringcolumn {E)by removingthe attachingnuts and bolts.

\
(cont'd)

17-9
Steering
SteeringColumnRemovaland Installation(cont'd) {

lnstallation
1 . I n s t a ltl h e s t e e r i n gc o l u m n ,a n d m a k es u r et h e
wires are not caught or pinchedby any parts.

Insertthe upper end ofthe steeringjoint onto the

steeringshaft {A) (line up the bolt hole (B)with the
flat portion (C)on the shaft).

8 x 1 , 2 5m m
28 N.m
{2.9 kgf m,
21rbr.ft)
A

Slip the lower end of the steeringjoint onto the

pinion shaft {D) (line up the bolt hole with the
g r o o v e( E )a r o u n dt h e s h a f t )a, n d l o o s e l yl n s t a l l t h e
lower joint bolt. Be sure that the lower joint bolt is
securelyin the groove in the pinion shaft.

4 . Pull on the steeringjoint to make sure that the

s t e e r i n gj o i n t i s f u l l y s e a t e dT. h e n i n s t a l l t h eu p p e r
joint bolt, and tighten it to the specifiedtorque.
Tightenthe lower joint bolt to the specifiedtorque.

Finishthe installation,and note these items:

. Make surethe wire harnessis routed and
fastenedproperly.
. Make sure the connectorsare properlyconnected.
. R e i n s t a l l t h se t e e r i n gw h e e l( s e ep a g e1 7 - 8 ) .
. Reconnectthe battery.
- Do the power window control unitreset
procedure{seepage 22-128).
- Enterthe anti-theftcode for the radio,then
enterthe custmer'sradio stationpresets.
- Set the clock.
. Verify horn, turn signalswitch,and cruisecontrol
switch operation.
. Checkwheel alignment,if necessary(seepage
18-4).
. D o t h e e n g i n ec o n t r o lm o d u l e( E C M )i d l el e a r n
p r o c e d ur e { s e ep a g e' 1 1 - 1 3 9 ) .

17-10
SteeringColumnInspection
. C h e c kt h e s t e e r i n gc o l u m nb a l l b e a r i n g ( A a) n d t h e s t e e r i n g j o i n t b e a r i n g s ( B ) f o r p l a y a n d p r o p e r m o v e m el fnatn. y
bearingis noisy or has excessiveplay, replacethe steeringcolumn as an assembly,
' C h e c k t h e a b s o r b i n g p l a t e s ( C ) , a b s o r b i n g p l a t e g u i d e s ( D ) , s t o p ( E ) , a n d c o a t i n g p l af o
t er sd(i F
s t)o r t i o na n d
breakage.lf there is distortionor breakage,replacethe steeringcolumn as an assembly.

17-11
Steering
SteeringLockReplacement
NOTE:Do not try to re-keya replacementsteeringlock. 7. Tightenthe shearbolts (A) untilthe hex heads(B)
lf necessary,re-keythe other locks. twist off.

1 . R e m o v et h e s t e e r i n gc o l u m n( s e ep a g e1 7 - 9 ) .
A
2. Centerpunch each ofthe two shear bolts (A),and
drill their headsoff with a 5 mm (3i16 in.) drill bit.
Be carefulnot to damagethe switch body when
I
removingthe shear bolts,

:..'-":'

3. Removethe shear bolts from the switch body.

4. Installtheswitch body without the key inserted. I

5. Looselytighten the new shear bolts.

6. Insertthe ignition key,and checkfor proper

operationof the steeringwheel lock and that the
ignition key turns freely.

17-12
RackGuideAdjustment
Special Tool Required 6. Tightenthe rackguidescrew(A)ro25 N.m (2.5
Locknutwrench, 43 mm 07MAA-S100200 kgf.m,18lbf.ft).thenloosenit.

1. Set the wheels in the straightaheadposition. 5" Max.

j
i-rrrr-,
2. Removethe heat shield(A).

'-.i. '' '

9 . 8N . m ( r . 0 k g f . m , 7 . 2 l b t f t )
3 . Removethe transmissionmount bracket(seestep
32 on page 13-8).
Loosenthe rackguide screw locknut(A)with the
specialtool, then removethe rack guide screw (B).
07MAA-S100200
I 4il N.m
{a.5kgf.m,33lbt.ft)
7 . Retightenthe rack guide screw to 6 N.m (0.6kgf m,
4 lbf.ft),then back it off to the specifiedangle.
Specified Return Angle: 5' Max.
Hold the rack guide screw stationarywith a wrench,
and tighten the locknutby hand until it's fully
seated.

9 . I n s t a l l t h es p e c i atl o o l o n t h e l o c k n u (t B ) ,a n d h o l d
the rackguide screw (A) stationarywith a wrench,
Tightenthe locknutan additional30" with the
specialtool.

1 0 .Reinstallthe transmissionmount bracketand heat

s hi el d ,

Removethe old sealantfrom rackguide screw,and 1 1 .Checkfor unusualsteeringeffort through the

apply new sealantto the middle of the threads(A). c o m p l e t et u r n i n gt r a v e l .
Looselyinstallthe rackguide screw on the steering
gearDox. 12. Checkthe steeringwheel rotationplay (seepage
17-4)and the power assist(seepage 17-4).

17-13
ElectricalPowerSteering(EPSI
SpecialTools . . . . . . . . . .1. .7-. 1 6
C o m p o n e nLto c a t i oInn d e x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.7. .-.1. .7. . . . . . .
General Troubleshooting Information....................... 17-18
DTCTroubleshooting Index .............. 17-22
SymptomTroubleshooting Index ............................... 17-23
SystemDescription................. ........... 17-24
CircuitDiagram .........17-26
DTCTroubleshooting ............... .......... 17-28
EPSlndicator CircuitTroubleshooting ....................... 17-47
MotorRemoval/lnstallation ............... 17-49
Steering GearboxRemoval ............... 17-51
Steering GearboxOverhaul ............... 17-55
Steering GearboxInstallation ........... 17-63
EPSControlUnitRemova l/lnsta llation....................... 17-67
Tie-rodBallJointBootReplacement .......................... 17-67
 EPSComponents
SpecialTools \

Rel.No. Tool Number Description otv

(!) '1
07MAC-S100200 B a l lJ o i n t R e m o v e r2, 8 m m
at' 070AD-P0A0100 Attachment,42 mm 1
'l
o 07zAA-S5A0100 LocknutWrench

-)
,.^G) C\
_---1t )
h5--d-'
u_r-.c_-
t t )
\L-,

a
17-16
ComponentLocationIndex

GAUGE
ASSEMBLY

UNDER.DASH
FUSE/RELAY
BOX

UNDER.HOOD
FUSE/RELAY
BOX
-,'/.,....

'.,i,
X \ ]

DATA LINK CONNECTORI16P)

TOROUE
SENSOR

STEERINGGEARBOX
EPSCONTROL UNIT SteeringGearboxRemoval,page 17-51
EPSControlUnitRemoval/lnstallation, SteeringGearboxOverhaul,page 17-55
page17-67 SteeringGearboxInstallation,page 17-63
MOTOR
Removal/lnstallation,
page l7-49

17-17
EPSComponents
GeneralTroubleshooting
Information a
EPSIndicator . TheDTCS arememorized in theEEPRO|(non-volatile
memory)therefore the memorizedDTCScannotbe erased
Undernormalconditions, the EPSindicator
comeson when by disconnecting
the battery.
Perform
thespecified
the ignitlonswitchis turnedto theON(ll)position,
thengoes procedures
to clearDTCS.
off afterthe engineis started.
Thisindicates
thatthebulband
itscircuitareoperating correctly. Self-diagnosis
lf thereis anytroublein thesystemaftertheengineis started,
theEPSindicator will stayon,andthe powerassistis turned Self-diagnosiscan be classifiedinto two categories:
off. . I n i t i a l d i a g n o s i sp: e r f o r m e dr i g h ta f t e rt h e e n g i n e
startsand until the EPSindicatorgoes off.
WhenEPSindicator lightcomeson,thecontrolunit . Regulardiagnosis:performedright after the initial
memorizes the DTC.In thiscase,thecontrolunitwill not d i a g n o s i su n t i lt h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hi s t u r n e dO F F .
the EPSsystemaftertheenginestartsagain,but it
activate
keepsthe EPSindicator on. The EPScontrol unit performsthe following functions
when a problem is detectedby self-diagnosis;
WhenDTC12,16,17,18or 67 is storedin thecontrolunit,the
'1.
EPSindicatorwill stayon untiltheDTCis erased.Whena T u r n so n t h e E P Si n d i c a t o r .
problemis detected andthe EPSindicator comeson,thereare 2. Memorizesthe DTC.
caseswhenthe indicator stayson untiltheignitionswitchis 3. Stops power assistand manual steeringoperation
turned0FF,andcaseswhenthe indicator goesoff begrns.
whenthesystemreturnsto normal.Eventhough
automatically
thesystemis operating normally, the EPSindicator
will come NOTE:
on underthefollowingconditions: . When DTC23 (a problemwith the circuitfor
enginespeedsignal)is detected,the power
'1:
Condition a s s i sw
t i l l r e t u r nt o n o r m a lw h e n t h e v e h i c l e
. Thevehiclewastraveling at least12.4mph(20km/h),then s p e e di s 0 . 6 2m p h ( 1 k m / h )o r a b o v e .
. A rapid changein vehiclespeedwas detected,then . Fot DfCs 22,23, 64, or 66 the EPSindicatorgoes
. Thevehicle(orthevehiclespeedsensorsignal)stoppedfor off automaticallywhen the system relurnsto
at least5 seconds n o r m a l .F o ra l l o t h e rc o d e s t, h e E P Si n d i c a t o r
. T h ee n g i n se p e e d 'l,640rpmorhigherforatleastS goes off when the system is OK afterthe ignition
w a ss t i l l
seconds switch is turned from OFFto ON (ll).

C o n d i t i o n2 : Restrictionon PowerAssistOperation
Afterthevehicle(orthevehiclespeedsensorsignal)has
stopped yettheenginespeedwasstill
for at least10seconds, Repeatedextremesteeringforce.such as turning the
1,640rpmor higherforat least20seconds. steeringwheel continuouslyback-and-forth with the
vehiclestopped,causesan increaseof power
C o n d i t i o n3 : consumptionin the EPSmotor. The increaseof electric
When theengine is280rpmor less,
speed andthevehicle
istraveling
at c u r r e n tc a u s e st h e m o t o rt o h e a tu p . B e c a u s e
t h i sh e a t
a speed of6,2mph(10km/h) or morefor3 seconds. adverselyaffectsthe system,the control unit monitors
the electriccurrent of the motor.
theactualcauseofthe problem,question
To determine the
customer duringwhichthe problem
abouttheconditions When the control unit detectsheat build-upin the motor,
takingtheaboveconditions
occured, intoconsideration. it reducesthe electriccurrentto the motor graduallyto
protectthe system,and it restrictsthe power assist
DiagnosticTroubleCode(DTCI o p e r a t i o nT. h e E P Si n d i c a t o dr o e sn o t c o m e o n d u r i n g
t h i sf u n c t i o n .
. lf theCPUcannotbeactivated,or itfails,theEPSindicator
comeson,butthe DTCis notmemorized. When steeringtorque is not appliedto the steering
. Thememorycanholdanynumberof DTCS. However, when wheel, or when the ignition is turned off, and the motor
thesameDTCis detected morethanonce,the mostrecent cools,the control unit will restorethe power assist
DTCis writtenoverthe priorDTC,therefore onlyone graduallyuntil it's fully restored(afterapproximately15
occurrence is memorized. m i n u t e sm a x i m u m ) .
. TheDTCS areindicatedrepeatedlyuntiltheignitionswitchis
turnedOFF.
. lf theDTCis not memorized,the
EPSindicator blinks.

17-18
How to TroubleshootEPSDTCs 2 . T u r nt h e i g n i t i o nO N ( l l ) ,a n d f o l l o wt h e p r o m p t so n
the PGM Testerto displaythe DTC(s)on the screen.
The troubleshootingflowchart proceduresassumethat After determiningthe DTC,referto the DTC
the causeof the problem is still presentand the EPS TroubleshootingIndex.
indicatoris still on, Followingthe flowchartwhen the
EPSindicatordoes not come on can result in incorrect NOTE:See the HondaPGM Testeruser's manual
diagnosis. for specificinstructions.
The connectoriliustrationsshow the female terminal
s i t h a s i n g l eo u t l i n ea n d t h e m a l et e r m i n a l
c o n n e c t o rw ServiceCheckSignalCircuit Method:
connectorswith a double outline.
1 . W i t h t h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hO F F ,c o n n e c t h e H o n d a
1. Ouestionthe customeraboutthe conditionswhen P G MT e s t e r( A ) t o t h e 1 6 Pd a t al i n kc o n n e c t o(rD L C )
the problem occured,and try to reproducethe (B) locatedunderthe dash on the driver'sside of
same conditionsfor troubleshooting.Find out the vehicle.
when the EPSindicatorcame on, such as while
t u r n i n g .a f t e r t u r n i n gw, h e n t h e v e h i c l ew a s a t a
certain speed,etc.

2. When the EPSindicatordoes not come on during

the test drive, but troubleshootingis done basedon
the DTC,checkfor looseconnectors,poor terminal
contact.etc in the affectedcircuit,beforeyou start
troubleshooting.

3. After troubleshooting,clearthe DTCand test-drive

the vehicle.Be sure the EPSindicatordoes not
c o m eo n .

How to RetrieveEPSDTCs
Honda PGM Tester Method: Short the SCScircuitto body ground using the
HondaPGN4Tester.
1, With the ignition switch OFF,connectthe Honda
PGM Tester(A)to the 16Pdata link connector(DLC) T u r nt h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hO N { l l ) .
(B) locatedunderthe dash on the driver'sside of
thevehicle. Recordthe DTC.

(cont'd)

17-19
EPSComponents
GeneralTroubleshootingInformation(cont'dl
5. The blinkingfrequencyindicatesthe DTC.DTCSare How to ClearEPSDTCs
indicatedby a seriesof long and short blinks.One
l o n g b l i n ke q u a l s1 0 s h o r tb l i n k s A
. d d t h e l o n ga n d Honda PGM Tesler Method:
short blinkstogetherto determinethe DTC.After
determiningthe DTC,referto the DTC 1. With the ignition switch OFF,connectthe Honda
TroubleshootingIndex. PGM Tester(A)to the 16Pdata link connector(DLC)
( B )l o c a t e du n d e rt h e d a s ho n t h e d r i v e r ' ss i d eo f
The system will not indicatethe DTCunlessthese the vehicle.
conditionsare met:
. Set the front wheels in the straightaheaddriving
position.
. The ignition switch is turned ON (ll).
. The engine is stopped.
. The SCScircuit is shortedto body ground before
the ignition switch is turned ON (ll).

Exampleof DTC23

Long blinks Short blinks

(two times) (three timesl

Turn the ignition switch ON (ll),and clearthe

DTC{s)by following the screenpromptson the
PGM Tester.

NOTE:Seethe Honda PGMTesteruser'smanual

for specificinstructions.
6 . Turn the ignitionswitch OFF.

7 . Disconnectthe Honda PGM Testerfrom the DLC.

17-20
Service Check Signal Circuit Method:
NOTE:Use this procedurewhen the PGM Tester
softwaredoes not matchthe yearlmodelvehicleyou
are working on.
1. With the ignitionswitch OFF,connectthe Honda
PGM Tester(A)to the 16Pdata link connector{DLC)
(B) locatedunderthe dash on the driver'sside of
the vehicle.
1 . Within 4 secondsafter the EPSindicatorgoes off,
returnthe steeringwheel to the straightahead
driving positionagain and releasethe steering
wheel.The EPSindicatorblinkstwice 4 seconds
after releasingthe steeringwheel, indicatingthat
the DTCwas erased.
NOTE:If the EPSindicatordoes not blinktwice, an
error was made in the procedureand the DTCwas
not erased.Turn the ignition switch OFF,and
repeatthe operationfrom step 3.

Turn the ignition switch OFFafterthe EPSindicator

blinkstwice.

9. Disconnectthe Honda PGM Testerfrom the DLC.

10. Performthe DTCcode output operation,and be

sure that the code has been erased.

With the vehicleon the ground,set the front wheels

in the straightaheaddriving position.

Short the SCScircuitto body ground using the

HondaPGM Tester.

4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).The EPSindicator

comes on for about 6 seconds.Within 4 secondsof
turning the switch ON, while the EPSindicatoris on,
turn the steeringwheel 45 degreesto the left from
the straightaheaddriving position,and hold the
steeringwheel in that positionuntil the EPS
indicatorgoes off.

Within 4 secondsafterthe EPSindicatorgoes off,

returnthe steeringwheel to the straightahead
driving positionand releasethe steeringwheel.
The EPSindicatorcomes on again 4 secondsafter
releasingthe steeringwheel,

Within 4 secondsafter the EPSindicatorcomes on,

turn the steeringwheel 45 degreesto the left again
and hold it in that position.
The EPSindicatorgoes off after 4 seconds.

17-21
EPSComponents
DTCTroubleshootingIndex

DTC Detection ltem Note

DTC;12 A problem with voltagefor torque sensorT/SlG (seepage 17-28)

D T C1: 6 A problemwith averageof voltagefor torque sensorVT3 and VT6 (seepage 17-29)

DTC:17 A problemwith thevoltagefor torquesensor12V powersourceVcc1 ( s e ep a g e1 7 - 3 1 )

DTC:18 A problemwith the voltagefor torque sensor5 V power sourceVcc 2 ( s e ep a g e1 7 - 3 1 )

DfC:22 A problemwith the averagefor vehiclespeedand enginespeed ( s e ep a g e1 7 - 3 3 )

Excessivechangeof the vehiclespeed sensorsignal {seepage 17-33)

DTC:23 A problemwith the engine speedsignal circuit ( s e ep a g e1 7 - 3 3 )

DTC:37 A problemwith the circuitfor input motor voltage in the EPScontrol unit (seepage 17-35)

DTC:41 A problemwith the motor voltage ( s e ep a g e1 7 3 6 )

DfC: 42 A problemwith the motor driven current (opencircuitor short to grounol (seepage '17-38)

DTC:43 A problem with the motor driven current (shortto power) ( s e ep a g e1 7 - 4 1 )

DTC:45 A problemwith the motor driven current (opencircuitor short to grounol (seepage 17-38)

DfC: 47 A problemwith the motor relav in the EPScontrol unit { s e ep a g e1 7 - 4 2 )

DTC:50 A problem with the CPU in the EPScontrol unit ( s e ep a g e1 7 - 4 3 )

D T C :5 1 A problemwith EEPROM
in the EPScontrolunlt (seepage 17-43)

DTC:62 Fail-saferelay stuckON ( s e ep a g e1 7 - 4 4 )

DTC:64 A problem with low batteryvoltage (seepage 17-44)

Fail-saferelay contactfailure (seepage 17-44)

DTC:66 A problem with the motor driven voltage {seepage 17 45)

DTC:67 A problemwith the torque sensorl/F circuit ( s e ep a g e1 7 ' 4 5 )

DTC:68 A problemwith the interlockcircuit (torque) {seepage 17-45)

DTC:69 A p r o b l e mw i t h t h e i n t e r l o c kc i r c u i t( c u r r e n t ) ( s e ep a g e1 7 - 4 6 )

17-22
Symptom TroubleshootingIndex

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check fo]

EPSindicatordoes not EPSlndicatorCircuitTroubleshooting(seepage 17-47)

come on

EPSindicatordoes not go EPSIndicatorCircuitTroubleshooting(seepage 17-47)

off and no DTC is stored

EPSindicatordoes not stay 1. Checkthe motor wires betweenthe EPScontrol unit and the
on, no DTCis stored,and motor for a short to ground. Repairas needed.
there is no power assist 2. lf the motor wires are OK, replacethe steeringgearbox
{short in the motor).

17-23
EPSGomponents
SystemDescription
EPSGontrolUnit Inputsand Outputsat ConnectorA (2pl

EPSCONTROLUNIT CONNECTORA {2P)

Wire side of femaleterminals

Termanal Wire color Terminalsign Description Measurement

numbol (Terminalnamel Terminals Conditions Voltage
lqnitiqr switch ON (lll
WHT/BLU -' BAT Powersourcefor the l Ground Constant Battery voltage
(Plus
bafterv) actuatormotor
2 8LK PG Groundforthe actuator 2-Ground

EPSControlUnit Inputsand Outputsat ConnectorB (2P)

EPSCONTROLUNITCONNECTOB
B {2P}

Wire side of femaleterminals

Terminal Wire colol Terminalsign Description Measuremenl

numDer {Te.mioalname) Terminals Conditions Voltage
lqnition switch ON llll
1 RED M1 Driveslhe actuatormotor 1-Ground
(Motor 1
2 GRN M2 Drives the actuator motor 2'Ground

17-24
EPSGontrolUnit Inputsand Outputsat ConnestorC (20P1

C (2OP)
EPSCONTROLUNITCONNECTOR

Wire side of femaleterminals

Terminal Wire color Terminalsign Descriplion Measuremeni

numbel {Terminelname} Terminals Conditions Voltage
{lqnitionswitch ON {lll)
2 PNK T/SGND Groundfor the torque
(Torquesensorqround)
ORN vccl Powersourcefortorque 3-Ground tarttheenqrne Ba$ervvoltaqe
(Voltaqe common1 OV
5 YEUBED VT6 Detectstorque sensor 5 Ground Starttheengineand About
(Voltaqe torque6) stonal turnthe steerinowheel
YEUBLU Drivesthe EPSindicator 6 Ground E P S ON OV
(Warninqlamp) lidhr tnotcatol uTl- Banervvoltaqe
7 BLUAVHT VSP Detectsthe vehiclespeed Raisethe vehicleoff the Alternating
( V e h i c l es p e e d p u l s e i inputsignalfor the speed groundandspinthe voltageabout
sensoror the ECM(4 pulse/ OV 5V OV-5V

BRN SCS Detectsservicecheck 8-Ground SCSnot grounded Batteryvoltage

{Servjco checksiqnal)
10 YEL IG1 Powersourcefor activating 10-Ground on switchON (ll) Battervvoltaqe
llqnition1 on switchOFF
11 GRN//EL vcc2 Drivesthetorquesensor 1'l-Ground tan the enoine About5V
(Voltaqe
common2) on switch OFF
8LU/ORN VT3 Detectstorque sensor 13-GroundStarttheengineand About
(Voltaoe
toroue3) trrrnthe steerinowheel 5 - 0 v
YEUBLK T/SIG Detectstorque sensor 15-GroundStarttheengine Momentarily
5V
(TorquesensorF/S srgnal

1'l LT GRN/ PSW Providespower steering l7-Ground Starttheengineand 0-12V

B IK iPowersteerinoswitch) switchsional nrrnthe steerinowheel
19 BLU NEP Detectsthe enginepulse 19-GroundStarttheengine,and let
;t idte
20 GRY DIAG-H with
Communications 20-Ground PGMTesternot 5V
HondaPGNITester

17-25
EPSComponents
CircuitDiagram \ a

SPE€DSENSOR GAUGEASSEMBLY22PCONNECTON
3P CONNECTOR

GAUGEASSEMATY22PCONNECTOR TOFOUESENSOR
6P CONNECTOR

lli2l3F
r;T;T-I
(=J_:_LvJ

Wn. !ide ot f.m.l€ r.fmin.ls

17-26
EPSCOI{IFOIUNIT OATA !IN( CONN€CTOA(T6P)
cou{EcToR A (2P)

F-l
A vTTrvaEvnrv
EPSCONTNOLUNIT
wwzna
co|lNEcTofi 8 {2P} MOTOF
CONNECTOR

| l l riTt T.rmin.l.id. oll.m.l.r.rmin.l.

t2)
Wir. !.le ol l.m.l. t.tman.r.

17-27
EPSComponents
DTCTroubleshooting
DTC12: TorqueSensorT/SIG 1 . Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).

1 . C l e a rt h e D T C . 8 . Measurethe voltage betweenEPScontrol unit

r ( 2 0 P ) t e r m i n aNl o . 1 5 a n d b o d y g r o u n d .
c o n n e c t oC
2 . S t a nt h e e n g i n e .
EPSCONTROL C (2OP)
UNITCONNECTOR
3. Wait at least 10 seconds.

Does the EPS indicatot come on? 2 3 5 6 1 8 0

YES Go to step 4.
T/SIG
{YEL/BLK)
NO Checkfor loosewires or poor connections.lf
the connectionsare good, the system is OK at this
time.l

4 . Stop the engine,and verify the DTC. Wire side ot lemaleterminals

ls DTC12 indicated?
I s there battery v oltage?
YES Go to slep 5.
YES-Repair short to power in the + circuitwire
NO-Perform the appropriatetroubleshootingfor betweenthe torque sensorand EPScontrol unit.l
the code indicated.t
NO Go to step 9.
5 . Make sure the ignitionswitch is OFF,then
disconnectEPScontrol unit connectorC (20P)and
\
9 . Turn the ignition switch OFF.
the torque sensor6P connector.
1 0 . Checkfor continuitybetweenEPScontrol unit
Checkfor continuitybetweenEPScontrol unit connectorC (20P)terminal No. 15 and the torque
r ( 2 0 P ) t e r m i n aNl o . 1 5 a n d b o d y g r o u n d .
c o n n e c t oC sensor6P connectorterminal No. 4.
EPSCONTROL C (2OPI
UNITCONNECTOR
EPSCONTROL
UNITCONNECTOR
C {2OP)

T/SIG W i r es i d eo f f e m a l et e r m i n a l s
(YEL/BLK)

TOROUE
SENSOR
6PCONNECTOR

T/SIG
(YEL/BLK)
Wire side of femaleterminals
Wire side ot femaleterminals

ls therecontinuity? ls there continuity?

YES- Repairshortto bodygroundin thewire YES Go to step 1'1,

betweenthetorquesensorandEPScontrolunit.l
NO Repairopen in the wire betweenthe torque
NO Go to step7. sensorand the EPScontrol unit.I

17-28
'I
1 . Substitutea known-goodEPScontrol unit, and
connectthe all disconnectedconnectors.
1 2 .Start the engine.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES Go to step 13.
NO Checkfor loose EPScontrol unitconnectors.lf
necessary,replacethe EPScontrol unit and
retest.l
1 3 .Stop the engine,and verify the DTC.
ls DTCl2 indicated?
YES Checkfor loosetorque sensorconnectors.
lf necessary,substitutea known-goodsteering
gearboxand recheck.l
NO-Perform the appropriatetroubleshootingfor
the code indicated.!
DTC16:TorqueSensorVT3andW6
1 . C l e a rt h e D T C .
2. Startthe engine.
3 . W a i t a t l e a s t1 0 s e c o n d s .
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES Go to step 4.
NO Checkfor loosewires or poor connnections.lf
the connectionsare good,the system is OK at this
time.l
4. Stop the engine,and verify the DTC.
ls DTC16 indicated?
YES-Go to step 5.
NO Performthe appropriatetroubleshootingfor
the code indicated.t
5. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF,then
disconnectEPScontrol unit connectorC (20P)and
the torque sensor6P connector.

6, Checkfor continuitybetweenthe appropriateEPS

control unit connectorC (20P)terminal and body
ground (seetable).

Terminalname C
EPScontrolunitconnector
terminalNo.
Vccl 3
Vcc2 11
VT3 13
VT6 5
T/S GND 2
C (2OP)
EPSCONINOTUNITCONNECIOR

W re s d€ oltemalelermi.als

ls there continuity?

YES- Repairshort to body ground in the

appropriatesensorcircuit betweenthe torque
sensorand EPScontrol unit,!

NO Go to step7.
{cont'd)

17-29
EPSComponents
DTCTroubleshooting(cont'd) I
7 . T u r nt h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hO N ( l l ) . 9 . Turn the ignition switch OFF.

8 . Measurethe voltage betweenthe appropriateEPS 1 0 . Checkfor continuitybetweenthe appropriateEPS

control unit connectorC (20P)terminal and body control unit connectorC {20P)terminal and the
ground (seetable). torque sensorterminal (seetable).

Terminalname EPScontrol unitconnector

C T e r m i n a l TorqueSensor EPScontrol
t e r m i nN
a lo . name t e r m i n aNl o , unitconnector
Vccl 3 C t e r m i n aNl o .
Vcc2 11 Vccl 2 3
VT3 13 Vcc2 3 11
VT6 5 VT3 'l 't3
T/S GND 2 VT6 6 5
T/S GND 6 2
EPSCONTROLUNITCONNECTOR
C {2OP}
TOROUESENSOR6PCONNECTOR

Vccz
(GRN/YELI

Wire side of
f e m a l et e r m i n a l s
VT6 {YEL/RED)

T/S GND {PNK) EPSCONTROLUNIT

CONNECTORC I2OP) \
Wire side of femaleterminals
VT6{YEL/RED}
ls thete battery voltage?

YES Repairshon to power in the + circuitwire

betweenthe EPScontrol unit and torque sensor.l

NO Go to step 9.
Wire side of femaleterminals

ls therecontinuty?

Y E S G ot o s t e p1 1 .

NO Repairopenin the appropriatetorquesensor

wirecircuitbetweenthe EPScontrolunitandthe
t o r q u es e n s o r . l

17-30
1 1 .Substitutea known-goodEPScontrol unit, and DTC17: TorqueSensorVccl
reconnectthe disconnectedconnectors.
DTC18:TorqueSensorVcc2
't2.
Start the engine.
1 . C l e a rt h e D T C .
Does the EPS indicator come on?
2 . S t a r tt h e e n g i n e .
YES Go to step 13.
3. Wait at least 10 seconds.
NO Checkfor looseor poor connectionsat the
EPScontrol unit and the torque sensorconneclors. Does the EPS indicator come on?
lf the connectionsare good, replacethe EPScontrol
u n i ta n d r e c h e c k . I YES Go to step 4.

1 3 .Stop the engine,and verify the DTC. NO Checkfor loosewires or poor connections.lf
the connectionsare good, the system is OK at this
ls DTC16 indicated? time.I

YES Replacethe steeringgearboxand recheck.l 4 . Stop the engine,and verify the DTC.

NO Performthe appropriatetroubleshootingfor Is DTCl7 or DTCl8 indicated?

the code indicated.l
YES Go to step 5.

NO Do the troubleshootingfor the DTc

indicated.I

Make sure the ignition switch is OFF,then

disconnectEPScontrol unit connectorC (20P)and
the torque sensor6P connector.

Checkfor continuitybetweenEPScontrol unit

r ( 2 0 P ) t e r m i n aNl o . 3 a n d b o d y g r o u n d .
c o n n e c t oC

C (2OP)
UNITCONNECTOR
EPSCONTROL

Wiresideo{ femaleterminals

ls there continuity?

Y E S R e p a i rs h o n t o b o d y g r o u n di n t h e w i r e
betweenthe torque sensorand EPScontrol unit.I

NO Go to step 7.

(cont'd)

17-31
EPSComponents
DTCTroubleshooting(cont'dl \

7. Checkfor continultybetweenEPScontrol unit 9. Checkfor continuitybetweenEPScontrol unit

r ( 2 0 P t)e r m i n a lN o . 3 a n d t h e t o r q u e
c o n n e c t oC connectorC {20P)terminal No. 11 and the torque
sensor6P connectorterminal No. 2. sensor6P connectorterminal No. 3.
EPSCONTROL
UNITCONNECTOR
C I2OP) EPSCONTROL C (2OP}
UNITCONNECTOR

Vcc2(GRN/YEL)

Wire side ol lemale terminals Wire side of femaleterminals

ls thete continuity? ls therc continuity?

YES Go to step 8. YES-Go to step 10.

NO Repairopen in the wire betweenthe torque NO Repairopen in the wire betweenthe torque
s e n s o ra n d E P Sc o n t r o lu n i t . I sensorand EPScontrol unit.l

8 . Checkfor continuitybetweenEPScontrol unit 1 0 .Substitutea known-goodEPScontrol unit, and

r ( 2 0 P t)e r m i n a lN o . 1 1 a n d b o d y g r o u n d .
c o n n e c t oC connectall the disconnectedconnectors.

EPSCONTROL C (2OP)
UNITCONNECTOR 1 1 .Start the engine.

Does the EPS indicator come on?

2 3 5 6 1 8 0 YES Go to step 12.

{GRN/YEL) NO Checkfor looseor poor connectionsat the

lvcc2
EPScontrol unit and the torque sensorconnectors.
lf the connectionsare good, replacethe EPScontrol
u n i ta n d r e c h e c k . l

Wire side of femaleterminals 12. Stop the engine,and verity the DTC.

ls DTC17 or DTC18 indicated?

ls therecontinuity?
YES-Replace the steeringgearboxand recheck.l
YES Repairshortto bodygroundin thewire
betweenthetorquesensorandEPScontrolunit.t NO Performthe appropriatetroubleshootingfor
the code indicated.l
NO Goto step9.

17-32
DTC22: VehicleSpeedSensorSignal 3 . Blockthe rearwheels and raisethe vehicle,and
make sure it is securelysupported.
DTC23: EngineSpeedSignal
4 . T u r nt h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hO N ( l l ) .
NOTE:
. lf the MIL indicatoris ON, troubleshootthe PGIVI-Fl 5 . Blockthe right front wheel, and slowly rotatethe
systemfirst. left front wheel, and measurethe voltage between
. Eventhough the system is operatingnormally,the r ( 2 0 P ) t e r m i n aNl o . 7
E P Sc o n t r o lu n i tc o n n e c t oC
EPSindicatorwill come on underthe following a n d b o d yg r o u n d .
conditions.
EPSCONTROL
UNITCONNECTOR
C {2OP)
- C o n d i t i o n1 :
. The vehiclewas travelingat least '12.4mph
(20 km/h),then
. A rapld changein vehiclespeedwas detected,
then
. T h e v e h i c l e( o rt h e v e h i c l es p e e ds e n s o rs i g n a l )
stoppedfor at least5 seconds,and
. The engine speedwas still 1,640rpm or higherfor
at least5 seconds
- Condition2:
After the vehicle(or the vehiclespeedsensor Wire side of femaleterminals
signal)has stoppedfor at least10 seconds,yetthe
e n g i n es p e e dw a s s t i l l 1 , 6 4 0r p m o r h i g h e rf o r a t
least20 seconds. Does the voltagepulse 0 V and 5 V?
- Condition3:
W h e nt h e v e h i c l es p e e di s 1 0 k m / h ( 6 . 2m p h )o r YES Go to step 6.
a b o v ea n d t h e e n g i n ei s r u n n i n ga t 2 8 0 r p m o r
below for 3 seconds. NO Repairopen in the wire betweenthe EPS
control unit and the VSS. lf the wire is OK,checkfor
1. Startthe engineand checkthe tachometer. a loose or poor connectionsat the EPScontrol unit.
lf necessary,substitutea known-goodEPScontrol
ls the tachometer working correctly? u n i t ,a n d r e c h e c k . l

YES- Go to step 2.

N O - G o t o s t e p9 .

2. Test-drivethe vehicleabove 15 km/h {9.3mph).

ls the speedometerworking correctly?

YES Go to step 3.

NO-Perform the speedometersystem

troubleshooting{see page22-651.a

(conr'd)

17-33
EPSGomponents
DTCTroubleshooting(cont'dl
Turn the ignition switch OFF,and disconnectEPS 11. Measurethe voltage betweenEPScontrol unit
control unit connectorC (20P). r ( 2 0 P ) t e r m i n aNl o . 1 9 a n d b o d y g r o u n d .
c o n n e c t oC

7 . Startthe engine,and let it idle. EPSCONTROLUNITCONNECTOR

C {2OPI

8 . Measurethe voltage betweenEPScontrol unit

r { 2 0 P t) e r m i n a lN o . 1 9a n d b o d y g r o u n d .
c o n n e c t oC

EPSCONTROL
UNITCONNECTOR
C {2OP)

Wiresideof femaleterminals

ls there about 6 V at idle? (With the metet set tor

trequency, is therc 33 Hz per 1,000 engine rpn?)
Wire side of {emaleterminals
YES Checkfor loose EPScontrol unitconnectors.
lf necessary,substitutea known-goodEPScontrol
ls there about 6 V at idle? (With the meter set lol u n i ta n d r e c h e c k . I
t requency,is there 33 Hz per 1,000engine rpm?)
'12.
NO Go to step
YES Checkfor loose EPScontrol unit connectors.
lf necessary,substitutea known-goodEPScontrol 1 2 .Turn the ignition switch OFF.
u n i ta n d r e c h e c k . l
1 3 .Disconnectthe ECMconnectorE (31P)connector.
NO Repairopen in the wire betweenthe EPS
c o n t r o lu n i ta n d t h e E C M . I

9 . Turn the ignition switch OFF,and disconnectEPS

control unit connectorC (20P).

1 0 .Startthe engine,and let it idle.

17-34
'14.
Checkfor continultvbetweenEPScontrol unit DTC37: EPSControlUnitInternal Circuit
r ( 2 0 P ) t e r m i n aNl o . 1 9 a n d E C M
c o n n e c t oC (lnputCircuitForMotorVoltage)
connectorE (31P)terminal No. 26.
1 . C l e a rt h e D T C .
ECMCONNECTOR
E {31PI
2. Startthe engine.

3. Turn the steeringwheel from lock-to-lockseveral

times, and wait 10 secondsor more.

Does the EPS indicator come on?

YES Go to step 4.

NO Checkfor loosewires or poor connections.lf

the connectionsare good,the system is OK at this
trme.l

ls thete continuity? 4. Stop the engine,and verify the DTC.

YES-Go to step 15. ls DTC 37 indicated?

N O - R e p a i r o p e n i n t h e w i r e b e t w e e nt h e E P S Y€S Checkfor loose EPScontrol unit conneclors.

c o n t r o lu n i ta n d E C M . I lf necessary,substitutea known-goodEPScontrol
u n i ta n d r e c h e c k . l
1 5 . Disconnectthe gauge assembly22Pconnector.
NO Performthe appropriatetroubleshootingfor
Checkfor continuitybetweenEPScontrol unit the code indicated.l
r ( 2 0 P ) t e r m i n aNl o . 1 9 a n d b o d y g r o u n d ,
c o n n e c t oC

EPSCONTROL C (2OP}
UNITCONNECTOR

Wiresideof femaleterminals

ls there continuity?

Y E S R e p a i rs h o r t t ob o d y g r o u n di n t h e w i r e
betweenthe EPScontrol unit, the test tachometer
connector,the gaugeassembly,and the ECM.I

NO Checkfor loose ECMcontrol unit connectors.

lf necessary,substitutea known-goodECMcontrol
u n i ta n d r e c h e c k . I

17-35
EPSComponents
DTCTroubleshooting(cont'dl .l
DTC41: VoltageForMotor 7. Checkfor continuitybetweenEPScontrol unit
r ( 2 P ) t e r m i n aNl o . 2 a n d b o d y g r o u n d .
c o n n e c t oB
1 . C l e a rt h e D T C .
EPSCONTROLUNITCONNECTOR
B I2P)
2 . S t a r tt h e e n g i n e .

3. Turn the steeringwheel from lock-to-lockseveral Tit

times, and wait 10 secondsor more, M2 {GRN)FJ

-r
Does the EPS indicator come on?
o)
YES-Go to step 4. I
T
NO Checkfor loosewires or poor connections.lf
the connectionsare good,the system is OK at this Wiresideof femaleterminals
time.l

4. Stop the engine,and verify the DTC. ls there continuity?

ls DTC 41 indicated? Y E S - R e p a i rs h o r tt o b o d y g r o u n di n t h e G R Nw i r e
betweenthe EPScontrol unit and the motor,l
YES Go to step 5.
NO Go to step 8.
NO Performthe appropriatetroubleshootingfor
t h e c o d ei n d i c a t e d . l Checkfor continuitybetweenEPScontrol unit
r ( 2 P ) t e r m i n aNl o . 1 a n d N o . 2 .
c o n n e c t oB
5. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF,then \
disconnectEPScontrol unit connectorB (2P)and EPSCONTROL B {2P)
UNITCONNECTOR
the motor 2P conneclor.

6. Checkfor continuitybetweenEPScontrol unit

r ( 2 P )t e r m i n a lN o . 1 a n d b o d y g r o u n d .
c o n n e c t oB

EPSCONTROLUNIT CONNECTOR
B {2P}

M2 (GRNI
M1 (RED}H
F---t||
Wiresideof femaleterminals
Itr
(f))
T
,L ls there continuity?

YES Repairshort betweenthe REDand GRN

Wiresideof femaleterminals wires in the motor circuit betweenthe EPScontrol
u n i t a n dt h e m o t o r . l

ls there continuity? NO Go to step 9.

YES Repairshort to body ground in the REDwire

betweenthe EPScontrol unit and the motor.!

N O - G o t o s t e p7 .

17-36
9. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll),and measurethe 1 1 .T urn the ignition switch is OFF.
voltagebetweenEPScontrol unit connectorB (2P)
terminal No. 1 and body ground Substitutea known-goodEPScontrol unit, and
connectall the disconnectedconnectors.
B (2P)
EPSCONTROLUNITCONNECTOR
1 3 .Start the engine,and turn the steeringwheel from
lockto lock severaltimes.

M1 IREDI H Does the EPS indicator come on?

r-_-1 ||
,<.)\
tr Y E S - G o t o s t e p1 4 .
uL,/
Y
I NO-Check for loose or poor connectionsatthe
EPScontrol unit and the motor connections.lfthe
connectionsare good, replacethe EPScontrol unit
WiresideoI femaleterminals andrecheck.l

1 4 . S t o pt h e e n g i n e a
, n d v e r i t yt h e D T C .
Is there battety voltage?
ls DTC 41 indicated?
YES Repairshort to power in the + circuitwire
betweenthe EPScontrol unit and the motor.I YES Replacethe steeringgearboxmotor and
recheck.l
N O - G o t o s t e p1 0 .
NO Performthe appropriatetroubleshootingfor
1 0 .Measurethe voltagebetweenEPScontrol unit t h e c o d ei n d i c a t e d . l
r ( 2 P ) t e r m i n aNl o . 2 a n d b o d y g r o u n d .
c o n n e c t oB

EPSCONTROL B (2P)
UNITCONNECTOR

razrcnrrrr
l{. I
l-t

I
(v)
Y
I

Wire side of femaleterminals

ls there battery voltage?

YES-Repair shortto power in the - circuitwire

betweenthe EPScontrol unit and the motor.!

N O G o t o s t e p1 1 .

17-37
EPSComponents
DTCTroubleshooting(cont'd) {

DTC42,45: MotorDrivenCurrent 7. Checkfor continuitybetweenEPScontrol unit

r ( 2 P l t e r m i n aNl o . 2 a n d b o d y g r o u n d .
c o n n e c t oB
1. Clearthe DTC.
EPSCONTROLUNITCONNECTOR
B I2PI
2. Start the engine.

3. Turn the steeringwheel from lock-to-lockseveral

t i m e s ,a n d w a i t 1 0 s e c o n d so r m o r e . r',rz
tcnnrt
ll
-]-
Does the EPS indicator come on?
(o)
YES- Go to step 4. T
I
NO-Check for loosewires or poor connections.lf
the connectionsare good, the system is OK at this Wiresideof femaleterminals
time.I

Stop the engine,and verify the DTC. lsthere continuity?

ls DTC 42 or 45 indicated? YES Repairshort to body ground in the GRNwire

betweenthe EPScontrol unit and the motor.l
YES-Go to step 5.
NO Go to step 8.
NO- Performthe appropriatetroubleshootingfor
t h e c o d ei n d i c a t e d . I Checkfor continuitybetweenEPScontrol unit
r ( 2 P )t e r m i n a lN o . 1 a n d N o . 2 .
c o n n e c t oB
M a k es u r et h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hi s O F F ,t h e n
disconnectEPScontrol unit B connector(2P)and EPSCONTROL
UNITCONNECTOR
B {2P)
the motor 2P connector.

6 . Checkfor continuitybetweenEPScontrol unit

r ( 2 P ) t e r m i n aNl o . 1 a n d b o d y g r o u n d .
c o n n e c t oB

EPSCONTROL
UNITCONNECTOR
B I2P)

M2 {GRN)
M1 IRED}H
I f2-l W i r es i d eo f f e m a l et e r m i n a l s
(C))
T
I ls there continuity?

YES Repairshort betweenthe REDand GRN

Wire side of femaleterminals wires in the motor circuit betweenthe EPScontrol
u n i ta n d t h e m o t o r . l

ls there continuity? NO Go to step 9.

YES Repairshort to body ground in the REDwire

betweenthe EPScontrol unit and the motor,I

N O - G o t o s t e p7 .

17-38
 9. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll),and measurethe 11. Checkfor continuitybetweenEPScontrol unit
voltage betweenEPScontrol unit connectorB (2P) connectorB (2P)terminal No. 1 and the motor 2P
t e r m i n a lN o . I a n d b o d y g r o u n d . connectorterminal No. 2.

B (2PI
EPSCONTROLUNITCONNECTOR EPSCONTROLUNIT MOTORCONNECTOR
{2PI
B 12P)
CONNECTOR

M1{RED}H M1 IRED)
T-----l | |
lil
(v) M1 (RED}
I
I

Wiresideo{ Iemaleterminals Wire side of femaleterminals

ls there battety voltage? ls therecontinuity?

YES-Repair short to power in the + circuitwire YES-Go to step'12.

betweenthe EPScontrol unit and motor.l
NO-Repairopenin the REDwire betweenthe EPS
NO Go to step 10. controlunitandthe motor.l

1 0 .Measurethe voltage betweenEPScontrol unit

r { 2 P } t e r m i n aNl o . 2 a n d b o d y g r o u n d .
c o n n e c t oB

EPSCONTROL B (2P}
UNITCONNECTOR

mzrcnrur
ll-l
A
(v)
Y
I

W i r es i d eo f f e m a l et e r m i n a l s

ls there battery voltage?

Y E S R e p a i rs h o r tt o p o w e ri n t h e + c i r c u i t w i r e
betweenthe EPScontrol unit and the motor.a

N O - G o t o s t e p1 1 .

(cont'd)

17-39
EPSGomponents
DTGTroubleshooting(cont'd) L (

12. Checkfor continuitybetweenEPScontrol unit 15. Stop the engine,and verify the DTC.
c o n n e c t oBr ( 2 P ) t e r m i n aNl o . 2 a n dt h e m o t o r2 P
c o n n e c t otre r m i n a lN o . 1 . ls DTC 42 or 45 indicated?

EPSCONTROLUNIT MOTORCONNECTOR
{2P) YES Replacethe steeringgearboxmotor and
CONNECTORB I2PI recheck.l

NO Performthe appropriatetroubleshootingfor
the code indicated.l

M2 IGRN)

Wire side of femaleterminals

ls there continuity?

Y E S - G o t o s t e p1 3 .

NO-Repair open in the GRNwire betweenthe EPS

control unit and the motor.l

Checkfor loosewires or poor connections,if the

connectionsare good. substitutea known-good
EPScontrol unit, and connectallthe disconnected
connectors.

1 4 . Startthe engine,and turn the steeringwheel from

lockto lock severaltimes.

Does the EPS indicatot come on?

YES Go to step 15.

NO Checkfor loose EPScontrol unitconnectors.lf

necessary,replacethe EPScontrol unit and
recheck.a

17-40
DTCtli|: MotorDrivenCurrentis Excessively 8. Measurethe voltagebetweenEPScontrol unit
Hish r ( 2 P ) t e r m i n aNl o . 2 a n d b o d y g r o u n d .
c o n n e c t oB

1 . C l e a rt h e D T C . EPSCONTROL
UNITCONNECTOR
B I2PI

2. Startthe engine.
Til
3. Turn the steeringwheel from lock-to-lockseveral M2tcRNl F-l
'10 f---1 z I
times, and wait secondsor more.

Does the EPS indicator come on?

(v)
Y
YES Go to step 4.
I

NO-Check for loosewires or poor connections.lf W i r es i d eo f f e m a l et e r m i n a l s

the connectionsare good,the system is OK at this
ttme.I
ls there battety voltage?
4. Stop the engine,and verify the DTC.
YES- Repairshort to power in the - circuitwire
ls DTC 43 indicated? betweenthe EPScontorl unit and the motor.!

YES Go to step 5. NO-Go to step 9.

NO-Perform the appropriatetroubleshootingfor 9 . Turn the ignition switch OFF.

the code indicated.I
1 0 . Checkfor continuitybetweenEPScontrol unit
5. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF,then r ( 2 P )t e r m i n a l sN o . 1 a n d N o . 2 .
c o n n e c t oB
disconnectEPScontrol unit connectorB (2P)and
the motor 2P connector. EPSCONTROL
UNITCONNECTOR
B {2P)

6. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).

7. Measurethe voltage betweenEPScontrol unit

'1
r ( 2 P ) t e r m i n aNl o . a n d b o d y g r o u n d .
c o n n e c t oB

EPSCONTROLUNITCONNECTOR
B {2P}
M2 {GBN)

M 1 { R E o )H Wire side of femaleterminals

T------t I I

Itr
(v) ls there continuity?
T
-L
YES Repairshort betweenthe GRN and RED
wires in the motor circuitbetweenthe EPScontrol
Wiresideot Iemaleterminals u n i ta n d t h e m o t o r . l

N O G o t o s t e p1 1 .
ls therc battery voltage?

YES Repairshort to power in the + circuitwire

betweenEPScontrol unit and motor.l

N O - G o t o s t e p8 . ( c o n td )

17-41
EPSComponents
DTCTroubleshooting(cont'dl (

1 1 .Substitutea known-goodEPScontrol unit, and DTC47: EPSControlUnitlnternalCircuit

connectall the disconnectedconnectors. (PowerRelay)
1 2 .Start the engine,and turn the steeringwheel from 1. Clearthe DTC.
lockto lock severaltimes.
2. Startthe engine.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES Go to step 13.
YES-Go to step 3,
NO -Check for loose or poor connectionsat the
EPScontrol unit and the motor connections.lf the NO-Check for loosewires or poor connections,lf
connectionsare good, replacethe EPScontrol unit the connectionsare good, the system is OK at this
and recheck.l time.I

1 3 .Stop the engine,and verity the DTC. 3. Stop the engine,and verify the DTC.

ls DTC 43 indicated? ls DTC 47 indicated?

YES-Replacethe steeringgearboxmotor and YES Checkfor loose EPScontrol unit connectors.

recheck.tl lf necessary,substitutea known-goodEPScontrol
u n i ta n d r e c h e c k . l
NO-Perform the appropriatetroubleshootingfor
the code indicated.l NO Performthe appropriatetroubleshootingfor
the code indicated.I

17-42
DTC50: EPSControlUnit InternalCircuit
(CPUor Microcomputer)
1. Clearthe DTC.
2. Start the engine.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES Go to step 3.
NO Checkfor loosewires or poor connections.lf
the connectionsare good. the system is OK at this
t i m e .t
3. Stop the engine,and verify the DTC.
ls DTC 50 indicated?
YES-Check for looseor poor connectionsat the
EPScontrol unit connections.lf the connectionsare
good, substitutea known-goodEPScontrol unit. lf
the symptom/indicationgoes away, replacethe
original EPScontrol unit.l
NO Performthe appropriatetroubleshootingfor
the code indicated.t
DTC51: EPSControlUnitInternalCircuit
(EEPROM)
1 . C l e a rt h e D T C .
2. Start the engine.
Does the EPS indicatot come on?
YES-Go to step 3.
NO-Check for loosewires or poor connections.lf
the connectionsare good, the system is OK at this
time.I
3. Stop the engine,and verify the DTC.
ls DTC 51 indicated?
YES-Check for looseor poor connectionsat the
EPScontrol unit connections.lf the connectionsare
good. substitutea known-goodEPScontrol unit. lf
the symptom/indicationgoes away, replacethe
original EPScontrol unit.!
NO Performthe appropriatetroubleshootingfor
the code indicated.t
17-43
EPSComponents
(cont'dl
DTCTroubleshootang (

DTC62: EPSControlUnit InternalCircuit DTC64: BatteryVoltageis Excessively

Low
(Fail-safe
RelayStuckON) (Fail-safe
RelayContactFailureandMotor
VoltageFallOff)
'1.
Clearthe DTC.
1 . C l e a rt h e D T C .
2. Startthe engine. 2. Startthe engine.

Does the EPS indicator come on? Does the EPS indicatot come on?

YES-Go to step 3. YES Go to step 3.

NO-Check for loosewires or poor connections.lf NO Checkfor loosewires or poor connections.lf

the connectionsare good, the system is OK at this the connectionsare good,the system is OK at this
time.I trme.l

3. Stop the engine,and verify the DTC. 3. Stop the engine,and verify the DTC.

ls DTC 62 indicated? ls DTC 64 indicated?

YES-Check for loose or poor connectionsat the YES Go to step 4.

EPScontrol unit. lf the connectionsare good,
substitutea known-goodEPScontrol unit. lf the NO Performthe appropriatetroubleshootingfor
symptom/indicationgoes away, replacethe the code indicated.
originalEPScontrol unit and recheck.l
'18(604)
4. Checkthe No. fuse in the under-hoodfuse/
NO-Perform the appropriatetroubleshootingfor relay box, and reinstallthefuse if it is OK.
the code indicated.t
Is the f use OK?

YES Go to step 5.

NO Replacethe fuse and recheck.l

5. DisconnectEPScontrol unit connectorA (2P).

6. Measurethe voltage betweenEPScontrol unit
r ( 2 P )t e r m i n a lN o . 1 a n d b o d y g r o u n d .
c o n n e c t oA

-Blwt{r/Bl.urH
l
\9
I

ls there battety voltage?

YES- Checkfor loose or poor connectionsat the

EPScontrol unit connectors,and checkfor a poor
ground at G 151. lf necessary,substitutea known-
good EPScontrol unit and recheck.l

NO Repairopen in the WHT/BLUwire between

t h e N o . 1 8 ( 6 0 , 4 ) f u saen d E P Sc o n t r o lu n i t . l

17-44
DTC66,68: EPSControlUnitlnternalCircuit
1 . C l e a rt h e D T C .
2. Start the engine.
3. Turn the steeringwheel from lock-to-lockseveral
times, and wait 10 secondsor more.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 4.
NO-Check for loosewires or poor connections.lf
the connectionsare good.the system is OK at this
time.l
4. Stop the engine.and verify the DTC.
ls DTC 66 or 68 indicated?
YES-Check for looseor poor connectionsat the
EPScontrol unit. lf the conneclionsare good,
substitutea known-goodEPScontrol unit. lf the
symptom/indicationgoes away, replacethe
original EPScontrol unit and recheck.I
NO Performthe appropriatetroubleshootingfor
the code indicated.t
DTC67: TorqueSensorl/FCircuit
1. Clearthe DTC.
2 . S t a r tt h e e n g i n e .
3. Turn the steeringwheelfrom lock-to-lockseveral
times, and wait 10 secondsor more.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 4.
NO Checkfor loose wires or poor connections.lf the
connectionsare good, the system is OK at this time. !
4. Stop the engine,and verify the DTC.
ls DTC 67 indicated?
YES Checkfor looseor poor connectionsat the
EPScontrol unit. lf the connectionsare good,
substitutea known-goodEPScontrol unit. lf the
symptom/indicationgoes away, replacethe
original EPScontrol unit and recheck.!
NO-Perform the appropriatetroubleshootingfor
the code indicated.I
17-45
EPSComponents
DTCTroubleshooting(cont'd)
DTC69: EPSControlUnit InternalCircuit
1 . C l e a rt h e D T C .

2. Startthe engine.

3. Turn the steeringwheel from lock-to-lockseveral

times, and wait 10 secondsor more,

Does the EPS indicator come on?

YES Go to step 4.

NO-Check for loosewires or poor connections.lf

the connectionsare good, the system is OK at this
time.l

4. Stop the engine,and verify the DTC.

ls DTC 69 indicated?

YES-Check for loose or poor connectionsat the

EPScontrol unit. lf the connectionsare good,
substitutea known-goodEPScontrol unit. lf the
symptom/indicationgoes away, replacethe
original EPScontrol unit and recheck.l

NO- Performthe appropriatetroubleshootingfor

the code indicated.l

17-46
EPSIndicatorCircuitTroubleshooting
1 . Turn the ignitionswitch ON (ll),startthe engine, 5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
and watch the EPSindicator.
6. DisconnectEPScontrol u n it connectorC (20P).
Does the EPS indicator come on?
7 . T u r nt h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hO N ( l l ) .
YES lf the EPSindicatorcomes on and goes off, it's
OK. lf the EPSindicatorstayson or blinks.go to 8. ConnectEPScontrol unit connectorC (20P)
s t e p1 2 . terminal No. 6 to body ground with a jumper wire.

NO Go to step 2. EPSCONTBOLUNIT CONNECTOBC {2OP)

Turn the ignition switch OFF,then ON (ll) again,

and watch the brakesystem indicator,

Does the brake system indicator come on?

YES-Go to step 3.

W i r e s d € o f l e m a l e 1 6 r m i n as
NO Repairopen in the indicatorpower source
circuit.l
. B l o w nN o . 1 0 ( 7 . 5 A ) f u s e . Does the EPS indicatot come on?
. Open in the wire betweenthe No. 10 (7.5A)fuse
and gaugeassembly. YES Go to step 9.
. Open circuitinsidethe under-dashfuse/relaybox,
. Faultygauge assembly. NO Repairopen in the wire betweenthe gauge
assemblyand the EPScontrol unit.l
3 . Turn the ignitionswitch OFF,
9 . Turn the ignitionswitch OFF.
4 . Connecta jumper wire betweenthe gauge
assembly22Pconnectorterminal No. 13 and body 1 0 .DisconnectEPScontrol unit connectorA (2P),
g r o u n d ,t h e nt u r n t h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hO N ( l l ) .
' l1 .
Checkfor continuitybetweenEPScontrol unit
(Blueconnector) connectorA terminal No. 2 and body ground.
GAUGEASSEMBLY
22PCONNECTOR
EPSCONTROL A I2PI
UNITCONNECTOA

w i r e s d e o f t e m a l et e r m i n a l s

Wiresideof femaleterminals
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 5.
N O I n s p e ctth e E P Si n d i c a t o b
O K , r e p l a c et h e b u l bc i r c u i tb o a r di n t h e g a u g e
assembly.l
r u l b ,i f t h e b u l b i s
ls there continuity?
YES Checkfor loose or poor connectionsat the
E P Sc o n t r o lu n i t .l f t h e c o n n e c t i o nasr e g o o d ,
substitutea known-goodEPScontrol unit. lf the
symptom/indicationgoes away, replacethe
originaE l P Sc o n t r o lu n i ta n d r e c h e c k . I
N O R e p a i ro p e ni n t h e w i r e o r a b a d g r o u n da t
G151,t
(cont'd)

17-47
EPSComponents
EPSIndicatorCircuitTroubleshooting(cont'dl I
1 2 .Turn the ignitionswitch OFF. 16. Measurethe voltagebetweenEPScontrol unit
'1
connectorA (2P)terminalNo. and body ground.
1 3 .DisconnectEPScontrol unit connectorC (20P).
EPSCONTROL A (2P}
UNITCONNECTON
1 4 .Turn the ignitionswitch ON (ll).

Does the EPS indicator come on?

+B (WHT/BLUIH
YES-Repair short to ground in the YEUBLUwire Itr
betweenthe gaugeassemblyand the EPScontrol
unit,or replacethe bulb circuit board in the gauge
assembly.l
v-L

NO-Go to step 15. Wire side of female terminals

Measurethe voltagebetweenEPScontrol unit

r ( 2 0 P ) t e r m i n aNl o . 1 0 a n d b o d y g r o u n d .
c o n n e c t oC ls there battery voltage?

EPSCONTROL
UNITCONNECTOR
C I2OP) YES-Go to step 17.

NO-Check for a blown No. 18 (604)fuse in the

under-hoodfuse/relaybox or open/shortin the
WHT/BLUwire betweenthe under-hoodfuse/relay
box and the EPScontrol unit.l

1 7 . Turn the ignition switch OFF.

1 8 , ReconnectEPScontrol unit connectorA (2P).
1 9 . T u r nt h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hO N ( l l ) .
20. Measurethe voltage betweenEPScontrol unit
connectorC (20P)terminalNo. 8 and body ground.
Wire side of femaleterminals

EPSCONTROL C (2OP)
UNITCONNECTOR
ls therebatteryvoltage?

Y E S - G ot o s t e p1 6 .

NO-Repairopenin thewire betweenEPScontrol

C (20P)andthe No, 10(7.5A)fuse.t
unitconnector

Wiresideof femaleterminals

ls therc about 10 V?

YES Checkfor looseor poor connectionsat the

EPScontrol unit. lf the connectionsare good,
substitutea known-goodEPScontrol unit. lf the
symptom/indicationgoes away, replacethe
originalEPScontrol unit and recheck.l

NO Repairshort to ground in the BRNwire

betweenthe data link connectorand the EPS
c o n t r o lu n i t . I

17-48
Motor Removal/lnstallation
Bemoval 4. Removethe connectorbracket(A) onthegearbox
housing,and disconnectthe motor 2P connector
1. Make sure you havethe anti-theftcode for the radio, (B).
then write down the frequenciesfor the preset
buttons. 9.8 N.m {1.0kgf.m,

2. Disconnectthe negativecablefrom the battery,and

wait 3 minutesbefore beginningwork.

3. Removethe air cleanerassembly(A).

5. Removethe motor {A) from the gearboxhousing.

6. Removethe O-ring (B)and discardit.

(cont'd)

17-49
EPSComponents
(cont'dl
Motor RemovaUlnstallation (

lnsiallation r 0 .Installthe motor on the gearboxby engagingthe

motor shaft and worm shaft (D).Note the motor
7. Cleanthe mating surfaceof the motor (A) and installationposition{directionof motor wires).
gearbox.
1 1 .Beforetighteningthe bolts,turn the motor two or
8 x '1.25
mm three times right and left about 45 degrees.lvlake
20 N.m
12.0kgt.m,7.2lbl ftl sure the motor is evenlyseatedon the steering
q gearboxand that the O-ring is not pinchedbetlveen
E the mating surfaces.

1 2 .Installthe removedDartsin the reverseorder of

removal.and note these items:

lvlakesure the motor 2P connectoris properly

connected.
lvlakesurethe motor and EPSwires are not
caughtor pinchedby any parts.
Reconnectthe negativecableto the battery.
L==-
c].E@ D o t h e e n g i n ec o n t r o lm o d u l e( E C M )i d l e l e a r n
p r o c e d u r e( s e ep a g e1 1 - 1 3 9 ) .
Enterthe anti-theftcode for the radio station
Dresets.Resetthe clock,
Do the oower window control unit reset
procedure(seepage 22-1241.

Apply a thin coat of siliconegrease(P/N08733- 1 3 .After installation,startthe engine,and let it idle.

8070E)tothe new O-ring(B),and carefullyfit it on
the motor.
9 . Apply grease{Nippon GreaseWR-S or equivalent
steeringgear grease)into the motor shaft (C).
Turn the steeringwheel from lock-to-lockseveral
times. Checkthat the EPSindicatordoes not come
on.

17- 5 0
SteeringGearboxRemoval
Special Tool Required 8. Removethe cotter pin (A)from the tie-rod balljoint
Ball ioint remover,2Smm 0TlvlAC-S100200 nut {B),and loosenthe nut.

1. Raisethe front of vehicle,and make sure it is

securelysupponed. _t\
2. Removethe front wheels.

R e m o v et h e d r i v e r ' sa i r b a g ( s e e p a g e 2 3 - 1 1 3 ) .

4 . Removethe steeringwheel (seepage 17-6).

l- '/
--L-
5 . Removethe motor on the steeringgearbox (see ,a.:
p a g el T - 4 9 ) .

6 . Removethe driver'sdashboardlower cover (see

page20-59)and under cover {seepage20-60). r0 mm HEXNUT
07MAC-S100200

7 . Removethe steeringjoint bolts (A),and disconnect 9 . Separatethe tie-rod balljoint and damper steering
the steeringjoint by moving the steeringjoint (B) arm usingthe specialtool (seepage 18-10).Repeat
toward the column. on the other side of the vehicle.

1 0 .G r a s pt h e r i g h ts i d et i e - r o d a, n d p u l lt h e r a c ka l l t h e
way to the passenger'sside,

1 1 . Removethe heat shield (A) mounting bolts from

the body stiffener,and let the heat shield lay
againstthe exhaust.

' i l

(cont'd)

17-51
EPSComponents
SteeringGearboxRemoval(cont'd)
12. Disconnectthe EPSwire harness6Pconnector
(A), 1 4 . R e m o v et h e e n g i n ew i r e h a r n e s sc l a m p s{ A ) f r o m
andremovethe EPSwire harness(B)andmountino the three mounting brackets.
bracket(C).

-a--zi i F--_1

t5. Removethe heaterhose {B)from the bracket.

1 3 . Removethe groundcableterminal(A)fromthe 1 6 . Open the heatervalve cableclamp (A),and

steeringgearboxhousing. disconnectthe heatervalve cable(B).Removethe
heatervalve (C)from the bulkhead,and move jt
..(
.,/ a aside.

b-
H \ I
ry T,-.lt'^ \
'" \--

_ - 1 . . 1 . - '

17-52
17. Removethe bodv stiffener(A). 19. Removethe steeringstiffenerB from the right side
of the steeringgearbox.

i t1-:: .,

1 8 .Removelhe steeringstiffenerA from the left side

of the steeringgearbox. 20. Lower the steeringgearbox,and rotateit so the
pinion shaft points upward.

21. Removethe pinion shaft grommet (A)from the top

of the torque sensor.

(cont'd)

17-53
EPSComponents
SteeringGearboxRemoval{cont'd)
22. Move the steeringgearboxand tie-rod ends as an
assemblyto the wheelwellopening on the
passenger'sside.

23. Carefullyraisethe driver'sside (pinionside)ofthe

steeringgearbox(A) and tie-rod (B) until clearsthe
mastercylinderand under-hoodfuse relay box,
then removethe steeringgearbox.Be careful not to
damagethe hoses,linesand wtre narnesses.

17-51
SteeringGearboxOverhaul
ExplodedView
I x '1.25
mm
20 N.m(2.0kgf.m,7.2lbt
ftl

O.RING
Replace.
CONNECTOR
PINION
SHAFT
GROMMET

RACKGUIDE

. -@ -sPRrNG
. DISCWASHEB @'---
g

L)-RACKGUIDE SCREW
6
' v---\
\.oc**u.

''
-'t
6^:,; v
BOOT BAND
Beplace.
'"''/
\ >-*\{i#r^i
--. i
. s(./t' J
-l
GUIDE \
SLTDER
\ \
{^il \ stot *,tttc
Renrace
\J" \
@ \ LocK
'162 scREw
N.m
II \
\
l t o . sr g f m , 1 1 9 l bfft )
SRACKET Beqtace.
BOOTBAND
LOCKWASHER - Replace.
Replace.
TIE.RODEND
rtE-ROD
54 N m {5.5kgf.m,40lbf ft)

44 N m {4.5 kgf.m, 33 tbt.ft)

(cont'd)

17-55
EPSComponents
SteeringGearboxOverhaul(cont'dl
Special Tools Required 4. Removethe stop plate (A).the 12 mm flange bolts
. Locknutwrench 07ZAA-S5A0100 (B),the O-rings(C),and the bracket(D)from the
. Pincers,Oetiker1098or equivalent,commercially
sleeringgearbox.
available.

NOTE:
. Referto the ExplodedView as neededduring this
procedure.
. Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materialsto
enter into the steeringgearbox.

Eemoval

1, Removethe steeringgearbox(seepage 17-b1).

Disassembly

2. Unbendthe lock washer (A).

-,'i.
. -

Loosenthe locknut(A),then removethe rack guide

screw (B),sprlng (C),disc washer (D),and rack
g u i d e( E )f r o m t h e s t e e r i n gg e a r b o x .

- -.i::..:4,.-, -
:.--. '

Holdthe bracket(A) with one wrencn, anq unscrew

both tie-rod ends (B)with anotherwrench. Remove
the lockwashers.

1 7-56
6. Removethe two boot bands (A)from boot (B). 8. Installthespecialtool (A) on the lock screw (B)
Compressthe boot by hand,and apply vinyl tape securely.then loosenand removethe lock screw
(C)so the boot ends stay collapsedand pulled back from the steeringgearboxhousing.

07zAA-S5A0r00

1 . Attachthe yoke (A) of a universalpullerto the Removethe specialtool.

steeringgearboxmounts with bolts.Securely
clamp the yoke in a vise as shown. Do not clamp 1 0 .Pull on the rackhousing(A)to remove it from the
the steeringgearboxhousingin the vise. steeringgearboxhousing,Removethe boot {B) and
s l i d e rg u i d e( C )f r o m t h e c y l i n d e r .

(cont'd)

17-57
EPSComponents
SteeringGearboxOverhaul(cont'd)
'll.
Checkthe slider guide for damageand cracks. 15. Applymultipurpose greaseto the indicatedpart
Using verniercalipersto measurethe thicknessof part)
{shaded of the outersurfaceof the rack
the slider guide. lf the thicknessis lessthan service housing.Do not applyto the dentsandgrooves.
l i m i t ,r e p l a c et h e s l i d e rg u i d e ,

f
(fr--', -.----
Z,-----:-r-.--------.t.t'E-r
Il i l ( t t ,
/i\
,)))
I
i @ r |

25.3mm 25.3 mm
{0.925in.} {0.925in.l

12 Removeanddiscardthestopring{A)onthe
cylinderby expanding
it with snapringpliers.
Removeanddiscardthe lockscrew{B}.

13. Installthe new lock screw on the rack housing.

1 4 . I n s t a l l t h en e w s t o p r i n g i n t h e g r o o v e( C ) o nt h e
cylinderby expandingit with a snap ring pliers.Be
carefulnot to scratchor damagethe housing
surfacewith the stop ring edges.

17-58
 '19. Pushthe rack housing(A) into the steeringgearbox
16. Set the new boot bands (A) on the band installation
groovesof the boot (B) by aligningthe tabs (C)with housing(B) so the notch (C)is alignedwith the pin
the holes (D)of the band.Do not closethe ear of the (D)on the bottom of the gearboxhousinginside
boot band in this step.

20. Tightenthe lock screw {A) by hand first, then install

the specialtool (B)on the lock screw. Lightly
1 1 . Compressthe boot by hand,and apply vinyl tape tighten the lock screw.Do not tighten the lock
(E)to the bellowsso the boot ends stay collapsed screwto the specifiedtorque Yet.
and pulled back.
Passthe boot over the rack housingso the smaller
diameterend of the boot facesthe steering
gearboxhousing.

1 8 .Attachthe yoke (A) of a universalpuller to the

gearboxhousingmounts with bolts.then securely
clamp the yoke in a vise as shown. Do not clamp
the steeringgearboxhousingin a vise.

21. Removethe specialtool.

(cont'd)

17-59
EPSComponents
SteeringGearboxOverhaul(cont'dl
22. Apply multipurposegreaseto the sliding surface
and circumferenceofthe rackguide (A),and install
it onto the gearboxhousing.Wipe the greaseoff
the threadedsectionofthe housrno.
'1 - .- =-1,-
...'.
,. ,l
.j
2 3 . I n s t a l l t h ed i s cw a s h e r( B ) w i t hi t s c o n v e xs i d e
f a c i n gt h e r a c kg u i d e .I n s t a l l t h es p r i n g( C ) .A p p t y
sealantto the middle of the threadson the rack
guide screw (D),then installand tighten it to 25
N m (2.5kgf.m, 18 lbf.ft).Looselyinstatlrhetocknut
(E).
24. Apply multipurposegreaseto the sliding surfaceof
the slider guide (A).Keepgreaseoff of the rack-to-
slider guide mating surfacesand the boot-to-slider
guide mating surfaces.
Slidethe steeringrack all the way to left, and place
t h e s l i d e rg u i d eo n t h e s t e e r i n gr a c kb y a l i g n i n gt h e
bolt holes (B).
17-60
{
25. Centerthesteeringrackwithin its stroke,and align
t h e s l i d e rg u i d e( A ) w i t ht h e h o t e s( B )i n t h e b o o t ( C ) .
Fit the slider guide to the boot by pressingaround
the edgesof the holessecurely
E
25 N.m 12.5kgt.m,18tbt.ft)
26. Beforeinstallingthe bracket(D),cleanthe mating
surfaceofthe 12 mm flange bolts (E)and the
bracket.Coatthe new O-rings{F)with multipurpose
g r e a s ea, n d i n s t a l l t h e mo n t h e ' 1 2m m f l a n g eb o l t s .
27. Looselyinstallthe bracketon the steeringrack by
tighteningthe 12 mm flange boltsto 25 N.m (2.5
kgf.m, 18lbf.ft).
28. Hold the gearboxhousingusing a yoke,then install
the specialtoolon the lock screw (A).Retightenthe
lock screwto the specifiedtorque values.
A
{ 1 6 . 5k g t . m , 1 1 9 l b f . f t }
29. Removethe specialtool.
30, Retightenthe 12 mm flange bolts (A) to the 3 4 . C l o s et h e e a r p o r t i o n( A )o f t h e b a n d s( B ) w i t h
soecifiedtoroue value. c o m m e r c i a l lav v a i l a b l ep i n c e r sO
, e t i k e r1 0 9 8o r
e q u i v a l e n(tC ) .
74 N.m (7.5kgf.m,5irlbf.ft)

5 t . After tighteningthe 12 mm flange bolts, installa

new stop plate (B)over one of the bolt heads.Be
surethe tabs (C)of the stop plate are alignedwith
the flat surfacesof the bolt head.

32, Cleanoff any greaseor contaminationfrom the

b o o t i n s t a l l a t i ognr o o v e so n t h e h o u s i n g .
Expandthe boot (A) by removingthe vinyltape,
and fit the boot ends (B) in the installationgrooves
o n t h e c y l i n d e rh o u s i n g .
3 5 . I n s t a l l t h en e w l o c kw a s h e r( A )w i t h i t s r a d i u s e d
side facing (B)the tie-rod (C),and screwthe tie-rod
on the bracket(D).Repeatthis stepfor the other
side of the tie-rod.Hold the bracketwith one
wrench,and tightenthe tie-rodsto the specified
torque with anotherwrench.

. .,,";=-.
, . ,

*=,,',

(cont'd)

17-61
EPSComponents
SteeringGearboxOverhaul(cont'dl
36. Bendthe lock washer againstthe flat spots on the
bracketwitha Iarge pair of pliers.

37. Adjust the rackguide screw {seepage 17-13).

17-62
SteeringGearboxInstallation
'1. 4. Insertthe pinion shaft up through the bulkhead,
Beforeinstallingthe steeringgearbox,slidethe
rack all the way to the passenger'sside (right then slip the right side of the steeringgearbox
direction). housing(A) over the mounting stud (C)on the
gearboxmounting bracket.
2 . Passthe right side of the steeringgearboxtogether
with the tie-rodsthrough the wheelwell openingon \- --' '.'', i
the passenger'sside.Continuemoving the steering
gearboxtoward the passenger'sside untilthe :-1
. . . .
driver'sside tie-rodend and gearboxclearsthe
mastercylinderand under-hoodfuse Ielay box.
Lower the steeringgearbox.and move it toward
t h e d r i v e r ' ss i d eu n t i l t h es t e e r i n gg e a r b o xi s l n
Dosition.

Be carefulnot to damagethe hoses,lines

and wire harnesses.
10 x '1.25mm
61 N.m
{62 kgl m, 45 lb{ ftl

Installthe steeringstiffenerB, and lightlytighten

the steeringgearboxmounting nuts.

Installthe steeringstiffenerA with the gearbox

m o u n t i n gb o l t s .T h e nt i g h t e na l l t h e s t e e r i n g
gearboxmounting hardwareto the specifiedtorque.

1 0x 1 . 2 5m m
6l N.m
(6.2 kgt.m, 45 lbt.ft)

3 . I n s t a l l t h ep i n i o ns h a f tg r o m m e t( A ) .

.: --.-{
.

( c o n t ' d)

17-63
EPSComponents
SteeringGearboxInstallation(cont'd)
7. Installthebodystiffener(A),andtorquethe 9. Reinstallthe heaterhose (A) on the hose bracket.
mountingboltsto the specifiedtorque.
8 x 1.25mm
29 N.m {3.0kgf.m,22lbf.ftl

1 0 .Installthe enginewire harnessclamps (B)to the

three harnessbrackets.

L Installthe heatervalve (A) on the bulkhead,and ' It . Under

connectthe heatervalve cableend (B)to the heater
valve arm (C).Readjustthe heatervalve cable{see
page21-46).
the steeringgearbox,installthe ground
cableterminal (A) on the steeringgearboxhousing.
9 . 8N . m
{1.0kgf.m,7.2lbf.ft)

L-t ,
:.i.t'

9.8N.m
(1.0kgf m,
7.2tbf.ftl

17-64
12. lnstalltheEPSwire harnessbracket(A)on the 1 4 . Centerthe steeringrackwithin its stroke.
gearboxhousing,andconnectthe 6Pconnector (B)
propefly. 1 5 . Wipe off any greasecontaminationfrom lhe ball
joint taperedsectionand threads.Then reconnect
9.8 N.m the tie-rod ends 1A)tothe damper steeringarms.
{1.0kgt m,7.2 lbt.ftl
lnstallthe ball joint nut (B) and tighten them.

,-', ''l
: 1 )

B
10x 1.25mm
i€ N.m
{4.4 kgf.m.
1 3 . I n s t a l l t h eh e a ts h i e l d( A ) . 32 tbt.ftl

to. Installthe new cotter pins (C),and bend them as

shown.

,.!,..
''6 f

(cont'd)

17-65
EPSComponents
SteeringGearboxInstallation(cont'dl 4
1 7 . Installthe motor on the steeringgearbox(seepage 22. After installation,performthe following checks.
17-49).
. Performthe front toe inspection.
1 8 . lnstallthe steeringjoint (A).and reconnectthe . C h e c kt h e s t e e r i n gw h e e ls p o k e a n g l el.f s t e e r i n g
steeringshaft (B) and pinion shaft (C).Make sure spokeanglesto the right and left are not equal
the steeringjoint is connectedas follows: (steeringwheel and rackare not centered),
correctthe engagementof the joinvpinion shaft
. I n s e r t t h eu p p e r e n do f t h e s t e e r i n gj o i n t o n t o t h e serrations,then adjustthe front toe by turning
steeringshaft (line up the bolt hole (D)with the the tie-rods,if necessarv.
flat portion (E)on the shaft).
. Slip the lower end of the steeringjoint onto the
pinion shaft (line up the bolt hole with the groove
(F)around the shaft),and looselyinstallthe lower
joint bolt. Be sure that the lower joint bolt is
securelyin the groove in the pinion shaft.
. Pull on the steeringjoint to make surethat the
steeringjoint is fully seated.Then installthe
upper joint bolt, and tighten it to the specified
torque.Tightenthe lower joint bolt to the
specifiedtorque.

\
8 x '1.25mm
28 N.m
{2.9kgf.m,
21 tbt.ft)

1 9 .Installthedriver's dashboardlower cover (see

page 20-59)and under cover (seepage 20-60).

20. lf the steeringwheel was turned,centerthe cable

reel by first rotatingit clockwiseuntil it stops.Then
rotateit counterclockwise(abouttwo and half
turns) untilthe arrow mark on the label points
straightup. Reinstallthe steeringwheel (seepage
17-8).

)1 Installthe front wheels.

17-66
EPSControlUnit Removal/
Installation
Special Tool Required
Attachment,42 mm 07OAD-P0A0100
1. Removethe passenger'sunder panel.
2. Turn up the floor carpel,removelhe EPScontrol
untr.
3 . Disconnectthe EPScontrol unit connectors.
lnstallthe EPScontrol unit in the reverseorder of
removal.
E After installation,startthe engine,and let it idle.
Turn the steeringwheelfrom lock-to-lockseveral
times. Checkthat the EPSindicatordoes not come
on.
Tie-rodBallJoint Boot Replacement
l. Removethe boot from the tie-rod end, and wipe the
old greaseoff the ball pin.
2 . P a c kt h e l o w e ra r e ao f t h e b a l l p i n ( A ) w i l h f r e s h
mulr purposegrease.
*-4
r/\-,
d______i.l+_D
-6rA
3. Packthe interiorof the new boot (B) and lip (C)with
fresh multipurposegrease.
Note these items when installingnew grease;
. Keepgreaseoffthe boot installationsection(D)
and the taperedsection(E)of the ball pin.
. Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials
to enterthe boot.
4. Installthe new boot (A) usingthe specialtool.The
boot must not have a gap at the boot installation
sections(B).After installingthe boot.checkthe ball
pin taperedsectionfor greasecontamination,and
wipe it if necessary.
07(lAD-P0A0100
17-67