Lexus NX: On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK STEERING EFFORT (TORQUE)
CAUTION:
These service operations may affect the SRS airbags. Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.
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(a) Stop the vehicle on a level, paved surface and align the wheels straight ahead.
(b) Remove the steering pad assembly.
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(c) Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
(d) Using a torque wrench, check that the steering wheel set nut is properly tightened.
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(e) Turn the power switch on (READY) so that the power steering is ready to operate.
(f) Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the right and check the steering effort (torque) while continuing to turn it further in the same direction.
Standard steering effort (Reference):
6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf) or less
(g) Align the front wheels facing straight ahead.
(h) Turn the power switch off.
(i) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
(j) Install the steering pad assembly.
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READ NEXT:
DESCRIPTION The torque sensor converts the steering wheel rotation torque into electric signals and sends them to the power steering ECU assembly. DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition
DESCRIPTION DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Warning Indicate Return-to-normal Condition C1521 Short in Motor Circuit Motor overcurrent Power steering
DESCRIPTION The power steering ECU assembly supplies current to the power steering motor assembly through the motor circuit. DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Warn
SEE MORE:
REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Click here 2. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here 3. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH Click here 4. REMOVE SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH (TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY) Click here 5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY (
DESCRIPTION There may be an open circuit in one of the CAN main bus wire and/or a central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU) branch wire when the resistance between terminals 18 (CA4H) and 17 (CA4L) of the central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU) is 70 Ω or higher. Symptom Trouble Area Res