Lincoln Aviator: Power Steering / Description and Operation - Power Steering - Overview
Overview
The EPAS
system provides steering assist by replacing the conventional hydraulic
valve system with a steering gear equipped with an integrated
electrical motor and PSCM. The motor operation and level of steering assist provided is controlled by the PSCM.
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
SECM
2
ECU
3
Private CAN
4
IPMA
5
SIMA
6
PSCM
7
GWM
8
Locking solenoid
9
SASM
10
BCM
11
PCM
12
IPC
13
SUMA
14
RCM
15
Motor
16
HVAC module
17
APIM
Network Input Message Chart
SECM Network Input Messages
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Active front steering request
PSCM
Requests steering angle changes for stability control events...
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
EPAS gear
2
EPAS motor
3
EPAS position sensor
4
EPAS torque sensor
5
PSCM
6
GWM
7
PCM
8
IPC
9
BCM
10
RCM
11
ABS
12
IPMB
13
IPMA
14
PAM
15
SASM
16
SCCM
17
SUMA
Network Message Chart
PSCM Network Input Messages
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Anti-lock brake control activated
ABS module
Informs the PSCM an anti-lock brake event is taking place...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front door window regulator and motor.
Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake
booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake
application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the
brake system into service mode prior to servicing or removing any brake
components...
Categories
The front outboard and rear safety restraints
in the vehicle are combination lap and
shoulder belts.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the direction
the tongue is coming from) until you hear
a snap and feel it latch. Make sure that
you securely fasten the tongue in the
buckle.
To unfasten, press the release button
and remove the tongue from the buckle.
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