1. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK

(a) Using a dial indicator, check the power steering rack for runout and for teeth wear and damage.
Maximum runout: 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) If necessary, replace the rack & pinion power steering gear assembly.
(b) Check the back surface for wear and damage.
If necessary, replace the rack & pinion power steering gear assembly.
2. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Secure the tie rod assembly in a vise.
(b) Install the nut to the stud bolt.
(c) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times.
(d) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Torque: Turning torque 0.83 to 3.43 N*m (8.5 to 35.0 kgf*cm, 7.3 to 30.4 in.*lbf)
3. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure on the other side.
Disassembly
ReassemblyParts location
HOW TO PROCEED WITH
TROUBLESHOOTING
1 VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
2 CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
(a) Confirm problem symptoms.
3 CHECK AND CLEAR DTCS
4 PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
5 SYMPTOM SIMULATION
6 DTC CHECK (OTHER THAN MULTIPLEX DTC)
7 DTC CHART
8 PROBLEM SYMP ...
Short to B+ in Front Pretensioner Squib LH Circuit
DTC B0138/72 Short to B+ in Front Pretensioner Squib LH Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The front pretensioner squib LH circuit consists of the center airbag sensor
assembly and the front seat
outer belt assembly LH.
This circuit instructs the SRS to deploy when deployment conditions are met.
DTC B01 ...
Meter Illumination does not Dim at Night
DESCRIPTION
Confirm that the vehicle is equipped with the optitron meter, then
check this circuit.
The combination meter assembly receives a auto dimmer signal from
the body ECU by the multiplex
communication line.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 CHECK MULTIP ...