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Steering System > General Information > Specifications

Specifications
Item Specification
Type Motor Driven Power Steering
Type Rack & Pinion
Steering gear
Rack stroke 153mm
Steering Inner 39.5°±1.30`
angle(Max.) Outer 31.9°

Tightening Torques
Tightening torque (kgf.m)
Item
Nm kgf.m lb-ft

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Hub nuts 88.3 ~ 107.9 9.0 ~ 11.0 65.1 ~ 79.6
Steering wheel lock nut 39.2 ~ 49.0 4.0 ~ 5.0 28.9 ~ 36.2
Steering column mounting bolts and nuts 12.7 ~ 17.7 1.3 ~ 1.8 9.4 ~ 13.0
Universal joint to pinion of steering gear 32.4 ~ 37.3 3.3 ~ 3.8 23.9 ~ 27.5
Tie rod end castle nut 23.5 ~ 33.3 2.4 ~ 3.4 17.4 ~ 24.6
Lower arm ball joint bolt and nut 98.1 ~ 117.7 10.0 ~ 72.3 ~ 86.8
12.0
Steering gear box mounting bolts 58.8 ~ 78.5 6.0 ~ 8.0 43.4 ~ 57.9
Stabilizer link nut 98.1 ~ 117.7 10.0 ~ 72.3 ~ 86.8
12.0
Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts 176.5~ 196.1 18.0 ~ 130.2 ~
20.0 144.7
Roll rod mounting bolt & nut 107.9 ~ 11.0 ~13.0 79.6 ~ 94.0
127.5

Steering System > Electric Power Steering > Description and Operation
Description
EPS (Electric power steering, Column assist type) system uses an electric motor to assist the steering force and it is
an engine operation independent steering system.
EPS control module controls the motor operation according to information received from the each sensor and CAN
(Controller Area Network),
resulting in a more precise and timely control of steering assist than conventional engine-driven hydraulic systems.
Components (Steering Angle Sensor, Torque Sensor, Fail-safe relay, etc.) of the EPS system are located inside the
steering column & EPS unit assembly.
The steering column & EPS unit assembly must not be disassemble to inspect.
The replace them.
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Note With Regard to diagnosis
Trouble factor Check item Trouble symtom Explanation Note
Drop, impact, and Motor Abnormal noise - Visible or unvisible - Do not use the
overload damage can impacted EPS.- Do
occur.The steering not overload each
wheel could pull to parts.
ECU Circuit damage- one side by using the
Wrong welding dropped parts.-
point- Broken PCB- Precise parts of
Damaged precise motor/ECU are
parts sensitive to vibration
and impact.-
Overload can cause
unexpected damage
Torque sensor Insufficient steering Overload to INPUT - Do not impact the
effort shaft can cause connecting parts
malfunction of the (When inserting and
torque sensor torquing)- Use the

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specified tool to
remove the steering
wheel. (Do not
hammer on it)- Do
not use the impacted
EPS
Shaft Insufficient steering Do not use the
effort (Uneven impacted EPS
between LH and RH)
Pull/Dent Harness - Malfunction- Disconnection Do not overload the
impossible power between harness harness
operation- connecting portion
Malfunction of EPS and harness
Abnormal storage Motor/ECU Abnormal steering - Waterproof at the - Keep the normal
temperature effort by improper normal condition- temperature and
operation of the Even a little moisture proper moisture,
motor/ECU can cause malfunction while storaging-
of the precise parts of Avoid drowning
the motor/ECU

1. Do not impact the electronic parts, if they are dropped or impacted, replace them with new ones.
2. Avoid heat and moisture to the electronic parts.
3. Do not contact the connect terminal to avoid deformation and static electricity.
4. Do not impact the motor and torque sensor parts, if they are dropped or impacted, replace them with new ones.
5. The connector should be disconnected or connected with IG OFF.

Steering System > Electric Power Steering > Repair procedures

General Inspection
After or before servicing the EPS system, perform the troubleshooting and test procedure as follows. Compare the
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system condition with normal condition in the table below and if abnormal symptom is detected, perform necessary
remedy and inspection.
Normal condition: Motor must not supply steering assist.
Test condition
Symptom Possible cause Remedy
Perform the ASP calibration using a
Motor supplies ASP is not calibrated. scan tool.
IG Off
steering assist.
IG power supplies Inspect the IG power supply line.

Normal condition: Motor must not supply steering assist, Warning lamp is illuminated.
Test condition
Symptom Possible cause Remedy
Perform the ASP calibration using a
Motor supplies ASP is not calibrated. scan tool.
steering assist.
IG On/Engine EMS CAN signal is not received. Inspect the CAN line.
Off
Warning lamp
is not Cluster fault Inspect the cluster and cluster harness

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illuminated.

Normal condition: Motor supplies steering assist, Warning lamp is not illuminated.
Test condition
Symptom Possible cause Remedy

Warning lamp EPS (Hot at all times) and IG power Inspect the connector and harness for
is illuminated EPS (Hot at all times) and IG power
supply fault
and Motor supply line.
dose not supply Perform the self test using a scan tool
IG On/Engine steering assist. DTC is detected by system. and repair or replace.
On
Warning lamp Perform the ASP calibration using a
is illuminated ASP is not calibrated.
scan tool.
and Motor
supplies CAN communication between EPS
Inspect the CAN line.
steering assist. and cluster is fault.

ASP: Absolute Steering Position

CAN: Controller Area Network
EMS: Engine Management System

If there is no EPS warning light illumination, then there is not malfuncion of EPS system.
The following symptoms may occur during normal vehicle operation.
• After turning the ignition switch on, the steering wheel becomes stiffer while it performs EPS system diagnostics
for about 2 seconds, then it becomes normal steering condition.
• After turning the ignition switch on or off, EPS relay noise may occur but it is normal.
• While steered, when the vehicle is stopped or in low driving speed, motor noise may occur but it is normal
operation.
Caution when ASP (Absolute Steering Position) calibration or EPS type recognition
• Check if the battery is fully charged before ASP calibration or EPS type recognition.
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• Be careful not to disconnect any cables connected to the vehicle or scan tool during ASP calibration or EPS type
recognition.
• When the ASP calibration or EPS type recognition is completed, turn the ignition switch off and wait for several
seconds, then start the engine to confirm normal operation of the vehicle.
Scan tool (Hi-Scan Pro) installation
1. Attach the CAN interface module to the Hi-Scan Pro main body and securely tighten the two bolts.
2. Install the CAN interface module to the Data Link Cable and securely tighten the two bolts.
ASP Calibration Using GDS
1. Select "Steering Angle Sensor".
2. Proceed with the test according to the screen introductions.

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EPS Type Recognition Procedure
1. Select "EPS Variant Coding".
2. Proceed with the test according to the screen introductions.

Steering System > Electric Power Steering > Components and Components Location
Components
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1. Steering wheel 4. Motor
2. Steering column 5. Steering gear
3. ECU box

MDPS Circuit Diagram

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Harness Connector
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Pin
Type Description
No
1 Battery -
Battery
2 Battery +
1 IGN
2 -
3 -
4 -
Vehicle
5 -
6 -
7 High_CAN
8 Low_CAN

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Steering System > Electric Power Steering > Steering Column and Shaft > Repair procedures
Replacement
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead.
3. Remove the airbag module (A).
(Refer to "Airbag Module" in RT group)
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4. Disconnect the locknut (A) & washer (B) and then remove the steering wheel from the steering column shaft.

Tightening torque :
39.2 ~ 49.0N.m (4.0 ~ 5.0kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 36.2lb-ft)

Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it may damage the steering column.

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5. Remove the steering column upper (A) and lower (B)shroud.
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6. Remove the clock spring (A).

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7. Remove the multifunction switches (A).
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8. Remove the crash lower panel (A).

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9. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the panel (A).

10. Remove the dust cover.

11. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.

Tightening torque :
32.4 ~ 37.3N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)

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• Do not use the bolt again.

12. Disconnect all connectors connected the steering column.

13. Remove the steering column by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts..

Tightening torque :
12.7 ~ 17.7N.m (1.3 ~ 1.8kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 13.0lb-ft)

14. Installation is the reverse of the removal.

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Disassembly
Universal joint assembly
1. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering column assembly.

2. Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.

Inspection
1. Check the steering column for damage and deformation.
2. Check the join bearing for damage and wear.

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3. Check the tilt bracket for damage and cracks.
4. Check the key lock assembly for proper operation and replace it if necessary.

Steering System > Electric Power Steering > Steering Gear box > Components and Components
Location
Components
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1. Tie rod end 7. Dust packing 13. Lock nut
2. Lock nut 8. Pinion assembly 14. Yoke plug
3. Bellows 9. Dust cap 15. Yoke spring
4. Bellows band 10. Oil seal 16. O-ring
5. Tie rod 11. Ball bearing 17. Spring
6. Rack bar 12. Needle bearing 18. Support yoke assembly

Steering System > Electric Power Steering > Steering Gear box > Repair procedures
Replacement
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1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)

Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire (A).

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2. Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.

Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

3. Remove the split pin and castle nut and then disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle.

Tightening torque :
23.5 ~ 33.3N.m(2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)
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4. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).

Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

5. Remove the dust cover.

6. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.

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Tightening torque :
32.4 ~ 37.3N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)

• Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the
steering wheel.
• Do not use the bolt again.

7. Remove the under cover (A).

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8. Loosen the bolt (A) & nut (B) and then remove the roll rod stopper.

Tightening torque :
107.9 ~ 127.5N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0lb-ft)

9. Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).

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10. Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame.

Tightening torque :
176.5 ~ 196.1N.m (18.0 ~ 20.0kgf.m, 130.2 ~ 144.7lb-ft)
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11. Loosen the bolt and then remove the stabilizer (A).

Tightening torque :
44.1 ~ 53.9N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

12. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the protector (A).

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13. Loosen the bolt and then remove the steering gear box (A).

Tightening torque :
58.8 ~ 78.5N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9lb-ft)

14. Installation is the reverse of the removal.

Disassembly
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1. Fix the steering gear box assembly (A) on the vice.

2. Remove the bellows clip (A) in the direction of the arrow. (The left and right same work.)

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3. Give space to bellows bend (B) by using the ring pliers (A). (The left and right same work)
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4. After making the space to the bellows and tie-rod end contact part by using the (-) driver, remove the bellows
(A) in the direction of the arrow.(The left and right same work)

5. Remove the tie-rod & tie-rod end assembly (A).(The left and right same work)

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6. After fixing the yoke plug (A), remove the rock nut (B).
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7. Remove the yoke plug (A).

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8. Remove the yoke spring (A) and leaf spring (B).

• Note that there may be urethane pads or back side of O-ring in place of leaf
spring.
• The number of leaf spring can be differs from depending on vehicle.
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9. Remove the support yoke assembly (A) from the inner lack hosing.

• In case of support yoke assembly (A), the number and availability of O-ring can differ from depending
on vehicle.

10. Remove the dust packing & cap (A).

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11. Remove the top plug (A) by using the spanner.

• When removing the top plug, top plug is made of aluminum, so be careful to avoid
distortion.
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12. Remove the pinion assembly (A).

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13. Remove the rack bar (A) in the direction of the arrow.

Reassembly
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1. After spreading grease on the rack bar gear part (A), install rack bar (B) in the direction of the arrow.

• When inserting the rack bar, be careful not to damage to inner rack housing.

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2. After spreading grease on the pinion gear part, install the pinion assembly (A).
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3. After spreading three bond (Loctite) on the top plug (A) thread, install the top plug by using the spanner.

• When installing the top plug, top plug is made of aluminum, so be careful to avoid distortion.

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4. Install the dust packing & cap (A).
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5. Install the support yoke (A).

• Before installing the support yoke assembly, make sure to whether the O-ring
damage.

6. Install the Yoke plug (A) and leaf spring (B).

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• The number of leaf spring can differ from depending on vehicle, pay attention to
direction.
• Direction of leaf spring
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7. After spreading three bond (Loctite) on the Yoke plug (A) thread, install the Yoke plug.

8. Adjust Yoke with reference to the “How to adjust Yoke”.(Refer to "Steering gear box(Adjustment)" in ST
group)
9. After fixing the yoke plug, install the rock nut (A).

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10. Install the tie-rod & tie-rod end assembly (A). (The left and right same work)
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11. Caulk (A) the rack bar and tie-rod assembly joints. (The left and right same work)

• When you doing caulking, use the air tool or chisel.

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12. After spreading sealant on the rack hosing and the bellow joints (A), install the bellows (B) in the direction of the
arrow.

Inspection
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1. Rack bar
A. Check the rack gear for damage.
B. Check the rack bar for bend and deformation.

2. Pinion assembly
A. Check the pinion gear for damage
B. Check the oil seal for damage.

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3. Check the inside of rack housing for damage.
4. Check the bellows for being torn.