Steering / steering damper related parts inspection

Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” .

Inspect the removed parts for the following abnormalities:

• Distortion of the steering stem and brackets.

• Bearing wear or damage
• abnormal bearing noise
• race wear or damage
• bearing lower seal damage

• Inspect the steering damper body, bearing and oil seal for damage and oil leaking.
• Move the steering damper rod by hand to inspect for a smooth movement.
• If any defects are found, replace the steering damper with a new one.

the steering damper operation can be checked without removing it. Refer to “dtc “c93” (p1769): steering damper solenoid valve circuit malfunction” in section 1a .

Refer to “steering system inspection” in section 0b .