Variable Effort Steering System

• Specifications
  • Fastener Tightening Specifications
• Schematic and Routing Diagrams
  • Steering Assist Schematics
• Component Locator
  • Steering Assist Component Views
  • Steering Assist Connector End Views
• Diagnostic Information and Procedures
  • Diagnostic Starting Point - Variable Effort Steering
    • Diagnostic Starting Point - Variable Effort Steering
  • Diagnostic System Check - Variable Effort Steering
    • Test Description
  • Scan Tool Data List
  • Scan Tool Data Definitions
  • Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List
  • DTC 01
    • Circuit Description
    • Conditions for Running the DTC
    • Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • DTC 02
    • Circuit Description
    • Conditions for Running the DTC
    • Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • DTC 03
    • Circuit Description
    • Conditions for Running the DTC
    • Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • DTC 04
    • Circuit Description
    • Conditions for Running the DTC
    • Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • DTC 05
    • Circuit Description
    • Conditions for Running the DTC
    • Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • DTC 06
    • Circuit Description
    • Conditions for Running the DTC
    • Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • DTC 07
    • Circuit Description
    • Conditions for Running the DTC
    • Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • DTC 08
    • Circuit Description
    • Conditions for Running the DTC
    • Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • SSPS Warning Lamp Always On
    • Circuit Description
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • SSPS Warning Lamp Inoperative
    • Circuit Description
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • Variable Effort Steering Operating with Full Assist at all Times
  • Variable Effort Steering Operating with Decreased Assist at all Times
• Repair Instructions
  • Variable Effort Steering Actuator Replacement
    • Removal Procedure
    • Installation Procedure
  • Power Steering Control Module Replacement
    • Removal Procedure
    • Installation Procedure
• Description and Operation
  • Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation
    • Variable Effort Steering Description
    • Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Control Module
    • Power Steering Pump Fluid Flow Control Valve Actuator
    • Steering Wheel Position Sensor
    • Power Rack and Pinion
    • Power Steering Pump