Note: The power steering control module is serviced separately from the steering column assembly.
If the Power Steering Control Module is replaced, the following procedures must be performed in the following order:
Note: The power steering motor is serviced separately from the steering column assembly. However, the torque sensor is serviced as part of the steering column assembly.
After replacing either the steering column assembly or the power steering motor only the Steering Position/Torque Sensor Calibration procedure must be performed. Certain steering symptoms can be corrected by performing the Steering Position/Torque Sensor Calibration procedure such as:
• | Poor, or uneven return to center |
• | Poor, or uneven on center feel |
Note: After centering the steering wheel, remove hands and other objects from the steering wheel and ensure the suspension is relaxed and no bias, or uneven force is being applied to the steering system
Note: After turning OFF the ignition, allow 25 seconds of wait time before performing any procedures that require the vehicles battery to be disconnected, or module memory loss may occur
After replacing either the steering gear assembly or the power steering control module the PSCM Centering Procedure must be performed. Certain steering symptoms can be corrected by performing the PSCM Centering Procedure such as:
• | Poor, or uneven return to center |
• | Poor, or uneven on center feel |
Note: Follow all on-screen instructions displayed on the scan tool in order of appearance.
Note: After centering the steering wheel, remove hands and other objects from the steering wheel and ensure the suspension is relaxed and no bias, or uneven force is being applied to the steering system.
Note: Wait until the scan tool screen displays Calibration Complete. Verify visually the steering wheel is centered by confirming the Steering Wheel Position data parameter reads 0 +/- 1 degree when the steering wheel is centered. If the Steering Wheel Position data parameter reads outside the 0 +/- 1 degree range or the scan tool displays Procedure Failed, repeat the calibration procedure.
Note: After turning OFF the ignition, allow 25 seconds of wait time before performing any procedures that require the vehicles battery to be disconnected, or module memory loss may occur.