Nissan Rogue Service Manual: Unbalance steering wheel turning force (torque variation)
Description
Unbalance steering wheel turning force (torque variation).
Diagnosis Procedure
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
- Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
- Perform “EPS” self-diagnosis.
Is any DTC detected? YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to STC-13, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK THE ILLUMINATION OF THE EPS WARNING LAMP
Check the EPS warning lamp while the engine is started.
Does the EPS warning lamp turn OFF? YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Refer to STC-28, "Diagnosis Procedure".
3.CHECK STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING GEAR
Check the steering column assembly and steering gear assembly.
- Steering column assembly. Refer to ST-9, "Inspection".
- Steering gear assembly. Refer to ST-10, "Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace the specific malfunctioning part.
4.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (1)
With CONSULT
- Start the engine.
CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle.
- Turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop.
- Select “ASSIST LEVEL” in “DATA MONITOR” in “EPS”.
Dose the item in “DATA MONITOR” maintain “100%”? YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (2)
With CONSULT
Select “BATTERY VOLT” in “DATA MONITOR” in “EPS”.
Dose the item in “DATA MONITOR” indicate “10.5 V” or more? YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Perform trouble diagnosis of EPS control unit power supply and ground. Refer to STC-20, "Diagnosis Procedure".
6.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (3)
With CONSULT
- Select “ASSIST LEVEL” in “DATA MONITOR” in “EPS”.
- Stop the EPS system until the item in “DATA MONITOR” becomes
“100%” or less.
NOTE: While stopping the EPS system, do not turn steering wheel.
- Check that the symptom continues.
Dose the symptom continue? YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> The assist torque decreases because of protection function. This is not malfunction. Inspection End.
7.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (4)
With CONSULT
- Start the engine.
CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle.
- Turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop.
- Select “TORQUE SENSOR” in “DATA MONITOR” in “EPS”.
- Perform the torque sensor inspection.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> GO TO 8.
8.CHECK EPS MOTOR
Perform the trouble diagnosis of EPS motor. Refer to STC-24, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> Repair or replace the specific malfunctioning part.
9.CHECK STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
Check the steering wheel turning force. Refer to ST-7, "Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Check the steering wheel turning force for mechanical malfunction. Refer to ST-7, "Inspection".
Unbalance steering wheel turning force and return between
right and left
Description
Unbalance steering wheel turning force and return between right and left.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK THE ILLUMINATION OF THE EPS WARNING LAMP
Check the EPS warning lamp while engine i ...
Removal and installation
EPS CONTROL UNIT
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
Disconnect the battery negative terminal before removing the EPS control unit.
The EPS control unit is an integral part of the steering column. I ...
Other materials:
Stall test
Work Procedure
INSPECTION
Check the engine oil level. Replenish if necessary. Refer to LU-7,
"Inspection".
Check for leak of the CVT fluid. Refer to TM-190, "Inspection".
Drive for about 10 minutes to warm up the vehicle so that the CVT
fluid temp ...
Brake fluid
Inspection
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Make sure that the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank is
between
the MAX and MIN lines.
Visually check around the reservoir tank for brake fluid leakage.
If the brake fluid level is excessively low, check the brake
system
for lea ...
Precaution
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT
BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”,
used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the
...
