2020 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Component Location

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SYMBOL

Steering gear assembly

        

SYMBOL : Vehicle front

No.

Component

Function

1.

ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
  • Transmits mainly the following signals to EPS control unit via CAN communication:
    • Vehicle speed signal (ABS)
  • For detailed component location, refer to Component Location .

2.

ECM
  • Transmits mainly the following signals to EPS control unit via CAN communication:
    • Engine status signal
  • Receives mainly the following signals from EPS control unit via CAN communication:
    • Battery supply current signal
  • For detailed component location, refer to Component Location .

3.

Combination meter

(EPS warning lamp)
  • Transmits mainly the following signals to EPS control unit via CAN communication:
    • Vehicle speed signal (Meter)
  • For detailed component location, refer to Component Location (Type A) or Component Location (Type B).
  • Turns ON the EPS warning lamp according to the signal from the EPS control unit via CAN communication.

4.

Chassis control module (with built in steering angle sensor)
  • Transmits mainly the following signals to EPS control unit via CAN communication:
    • Steering angle sensor signal
  • For detailed component location, refer to Component Location .

5.

Steering gear assembly

Torque sensor

Refer to EPS Control Unit .

6.

EPS control unit

7.

EPS motor
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