Diagnosis Procedure

1. 1. Start the engine.
      CAUTION:

      Never drive the vehicle.

   2. Check that the power steering warning lamp turns OFF.

Does the power steering warning lamp turn OFF?

YES>>

GO TO 2.

NO>>

Select "Self Diagnostic Result" mode of "EPS/DAST 3", "DAST 1" and "DAST 2".

• EPS/DAST 3: Refer to DTC Index .
• DAST 1: Refer to DTC Index .
• DAST 2: Refer to DTC Index .

1. 1. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to Removal and Installation .
   2. Verify that the alignment index mark on the steering shaft (B) is in line with the index mark on the steering wheel (A).

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Is the steering wheel indexed correctly?

YES>>

Reinstall driver air bag module. Refer to Removal and Installation . GO TO 3.

NO>>

Remove steering wheel and realign correctly. Refer to Removal and Installation . GO TO 3.

1. Confirm that steering shaft is indexed correctly. Perform "INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION". Refer to Removal and Installation .

Is the steering shaft indexed correctly?

YES>>

GO TO 4.

NO>>

Disconnect the lower joint from the steering gear and realign correctly. Refer to Removal and Installation . GO TO 4.

1. Check suspension.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 5.

NO>>

Install suspension parts properly. Then perform the toe-in adjustment. Refer to Inspection and Adjustment .

1. Perform additional service when replacing control module. Refer to Work Procedure" .
   NOTE: Steps 2 and 3 of the Work Procedure are not required.

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GO TO 6.

1. Recheck the symptom and check that symptom is not reproduced on the same conditions.

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Inspection End.