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DYNAMIC POWER STEERING (DPS)

SERVICE TOOLS
Description Part Number Page
FLUKE 115 MULTIMETER ............................................................ 529 035 868 ............................................. 5

SERVICE PRODUCTS
Description Part Number Page
DIELECTRIC GREASE ................................................................... 293 550 004 ............................................. 9
LOCTITE 767 (ANTISEIZE LUBRICANT) ....................................... 293 800 070 ....................................... 9–10

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Loctite 767
(antiseize lubricant)

NEW
40 ± 5 N•m
(30 ± 4 lbf•ft)

NEW
40 ± 5 N•m
22 ± 2 N•m (30 ± 4 lbf•ft)
(30 ± 4 lbf•ft)

40 ± 5 N•m
(30 ± 4 lbf•ft)
NEW

Loctite 767
(antiseize lubricant)

NEW = Component must be replaced when removed.

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GENERAL Steering torque may also come from the wheels

due to rough terrain. Steering kickback is reduced
NOTICE Never perform arc welding in the while providing feedback to the driver.
DPS area. Otherwise, poor DPS operation
might occur. The greater the power steering assist, the greater
the load on the electrical system.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION When the electrical system is under high load
(battery not at full charge, operating the vehicle
(FEATURES) for prolonged periods of time at slow speed and
The Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) provides low RPM which, requires higher power steering
a computer controlled, variable power assist, assist), the battery power reserve will gradually
achieved by an electric motor to optimize the decrease. This further increases the load on the
amount of steering input required by the rider. charging system and the electrical system volt-
age will drop. As system voltage drops, so does
power steering assist.
NOTE: It is important to maintain the battery at a
full state of charge to ensure proper DPS opera-
tion.

DPS Derating Explanation

Derating is an internal protection system inte-
grated in the DPS electronic module.
This system protects the electronic components
when the DPS works too intensively and the inter-
nal temperature reaches a critical level, or when
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the battery voltage becomes too low.
The internal protection system decreases the
The DPS system uses the following parameters to assistance level available to protect its electronic
determine how much steering assist it provides: board. The normal assistance level will return
– Engine RPM when riding conditions are back to normal and
– Battery/electrical system voltage the internal temperature decreases, and/or when
– Vehicle speed the battery voltage increases above a threshold
– DPS shaft torque sensor input voltage.
– DPS internal temperature. NOTE: This reaction is a normal protective behav-
The amount of steering assist provided is de- ior of the unit and does not necessarily raise a
pendent on the steering wheel effort (steering fault in the cluster. However, under extreme con-
torque), electrical power available, and vehicle ditions, a scrolling DPS OVERHEAT message may
speed. appear in the cluster. When the DPS is allowed to
cool down below the threshold recovery temper-
The greater the steering wheel effort (torque), the ature, the DPS OVERHEAT message will cease.
greater the assist will be.
The slower the vehicle speed, the greater the as- DPS SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
sist will be. (COMPONENTS)
If the electrical system is activated but the engine
is not running, DPS assist will be provided for ap- DPS Unit
proximately 30 seconds. DPS assist will resume The DPS unit is a self contained unit that includes
once the engine is started. the steering gear, the DPS module, the DPS mo-
After turning the ignition key OFF, DPS assist will tor, and the torque sensor.
be provided for approximately 20 seconds.
When the steering wheel is in the straight ahead
position, there is no steering assist.

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ADJUSTMENT
RESETTING THE TORQUE
OFFSET
When replacing the following parts or adjust-
ing steering alignment, the sensor torque offset
MUST be reset to zero for proper system oper-
ation.
PART ADJUSTED OR
WHAT TO DO
REPLACED
– DPS unit
– Steering column
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– Tie rod
DPS UNIT – Tie rod end
– Knuckle Reset Torque Offset
The DPS module provides DC power to the mo- – Wheel bearing in Setting, DPS
tor. The amount and duration of that DC power is – Ball joint
determined by the inputs to the DPS module.
– Front suspension arm
The DPS motor does not "spin", but rather turns in (lower/upper)
very small increments based on the amount, du- – Steering alignment
ration, and direction of DC power delivered by the
DPS module. 1. Position the steering wheel at the center posi-
NOTE: Should the DPS unit fail, the vehicle steer- tion.
ing is still available with moderate increase in 2. Connect vehicle to the BRP diagnostic software
steering effort. (BUDS2). Refer to COMMUNICATION TOOLS
subsection.
Steering Torque Sensor 3. Check if an update is available and warranted
The steering column is connected to the shaft on for the DPS. Select:
the DPS unit. A small area of the DPS shaft is – Flash page.
magnetized. Inside the DPS unit, a torque sensor
– DPS or Vehicle button.
surrounds the magnetized area of the DPS shaft.
– Flash tab.
When the steering is turned, torque is applied to
the shaft which tends to twist it slightly, deform- If an update is available, install it before resetting
ing the magnetic field in the shaft. The sensor de- the torque offset.
tects the torque by measuring the deviation of the REQUIRED CONDITIONS TO ALLOW THE
magnetic field. RESET PROCEDURE
The torque sensor is very sensitive and can de- DPS unit temperature above freezing point.
tect very small changes in the magnetic field. The
harder the steering is turned, the greater the mag- Steering wheel should be free and centered.
netic deviation, the greater the power steering as- There MUST NOT be any effort applied to the
steering column.
sist.
Torque sensor value must be within offset threshold
NOTICE The internal torque sensor is very value of ± 10 Nm.
sensitive to external magnetic source. All com-
ponents touching the DPS unit must be kept Engine not running.
in a non-magnetic area and avoid any contact
with components. If a magnetic source or part 4. To reset the torque offset, select:
is in contact with the DPS shaft, or touching – Settings page.
components, it will affect the torque reading – DPS or Vehicle button.
values and inadvertently affect the behavior of – Initialization tab.
the DPS unit. 5. Select Torque Sensor Offset.

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NOTE: Torque reading must be stable and not ex- DPS Wire Identification
ceeding 2 Nm during procedure. Torque sensor For circuit details, refer to WIRING DIAGRAM.
reset may not be possible if the torque value is
over the 10Nm above the original setting.
With the steering wheel centered and no effort
is applied, if the indicated Torque Sensor value
is over the threshold value of 1.5Nm, a steering E K
imbalance may be noticeable.
If all steering components are undamaged and in
good working order, repeated torque offset reset
procedures will not solve the problem if the torque
offset is greater than ±10 Nm. DPS unit replace-
ment may be required. A F

PROCEDURES
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DPS UNIT DPS CONNECTOR HARNESS SIDE

REQUIRED TOOL DPS CONNECTOR

FLUKE 115 FUNCTION PIN COLOR
MULTIMETER (P/N 529
035 868) 12 volt input (from
C RD/PK
fuse PF3-F2)

Testing the DPS Fuse 12 volt input (from

D RD/PK
fuse PF3-F2)
A 40 A fuse located in fuse holder no. 3 (PF3-F2)
under the dash, provides power to the DPS motor. 12 volt input (from
E RD/PK
fuse PF3-F2)
12 volt switched input
G OR/GN
(from fuse PF2-F4)
CAN HI J WH/BE
CAN LO K WH/BK
Ground A BK
Ground B BK
Ground F BK

Testing the DPS Input Voltage

219100905-050-002_a 1. Disconnect the DPS connector.
1. Fuse holder no. 3 (PF3-F2)
2. Fuse box no. 1 (PF1)

1. Remove the DPS fuse holder from its housing

to expose the fuse contacts.
2. Set the multimeter to VDC and test for a voltage
drop across the DPS fuse while the DPS is in
operation.
3. If a voltage is measured, turn power off and re-
move fuse.
4. Check fuse continuity, fuse contacts and fuse
box contact condition. Replace fuse as re-
quired.
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2. Test for 12 Vdc DPS motor power at DPS con- If battery voltage is measured, test the DPS
nector as per following table. ground circuit.
MULTIMETER PROBE POSITIONS VOLTAGE NOTE: This test may also be carried out by con-
necting a 12 Vdc test light between the DPS con-
DPS connector nector (pin G), and the battery (-) negative termi-
pin C
nal. The test light must come on bright.
DPS connector Battery
Battery ground
pin D voltage Testing the DPS Ground Circuit
DPS connector 1. Disconnect the DPS connector.
pin E

If NO voltage is measured, test the 40 A DPS fuse

(PF3-F2). If good, check wires and connector pins.
Replace or repair defective parts and reset fault
codes.
If battery voltage is measured, test the DPS igni-
tion signal voltage.
NOTE: This test may also be carried out by con-
necting a 12 Vdc test light between connector
pins (C, D and E), and the battery (-) negative
terminal. The test light must come on bright.

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Voltage 2. Test for continuity between DPS connector and

1. Disconnect DPS connector. battery ground.
MULTIMETER PROBE
READING
POSITIONS
DPS connector
(harness side)
pin A
DPS connector
Continuity
(harness side) Battery ground
(close to 0 )
pin B
DPS connector
(harness side)
pin F

219100901-009-002 If there is NO continuity or a high resistance is

measured, check wires and connector pins from
2. Set the ignition switch to ON. DPS unit to chassis ground post. Replace or re-
3. Test for 12 Vdc power at the DPS connector as pair defective parts and reset fault codes.
per following table. If there is good continuity, carry out: TESTING
MULTIMETER PROBE POSITIONS VOLTAGE THE DPS UNIT COMMUNICATION LINK (CAN)
CONTINUITY.
DPS connector
Battery NOTE: This test may also be carried out by con-
(harness side) Battery ground
voltage necting a 12 Vdc test light between each GDN
pin G
connector pin and the battery (+) positive termi-
If NO voltage is measured, check wires and con- nal. The test light must come on bright.
nector pins from the DPS unit to the fuse (F4)
in the fuse box behind the driver seat (PF2-F4).
Replace or repair defective parts and reset fault
codes.

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Testing the DPS Communication Link

(CAN) Continuity
NOTE: DPS unit must receive an RPM signal to
provide power steering assist.
1. Disconnect the DPS connector and the diagnos-
tic connector.
2. Test continuity of CAN wires as per following
table.
MULTIMETER PROBE
POSITIONS
DPS RESISTANCE
CONNECTOR DIAGNOSTIC @ 20°C (68°F)
(HARNESS CONNECTOR
SIDE)
Pin J Pin 1
Less than 1
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VDC SELECTED TO MANUAL RANGE 6 0

If resistance measured is out of specification,
check wires and connector pins. Carry out re- 6. Press the MIN MAX button on the multimeter
pairs as required and reset fault codes using the to engage the MIN function.
BRP diagnostic software (BUDS2).
If resistance measured is good, replace the DPS
unit and reset fault codes using the BRP diagnos-
tic software (BUDS2).

Testing the DPS System Load

If the charging system cannot sustain normal volt-
age when the DPS is operating, DPS ASSIST may
be greatly reduced or nonexistent. Carry out the
following steps.
1. Measure the battery voltage.
NOTE: If battery voltage is low, recharge battery.
2. Ensure the vehicle transmission is set to PARK.
3. Start the engine.
4. Note the voltage on the multimeter with the en-
gine running (charging system voltage).
5. Press the RANGE button repeatedly to select
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1. MIN function selected

7. Turn the steering momentarily against the

frame stops to each side.
NOTE: Do not hold steering against frame stops
for an extended period of time.
8. Read the MIN charging system voltage
recorded while the steering was turned against
each stop.

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DPS SYSTEM LOAD TEST TORQUE SENSOR DPS CURRENT

STEERING VOLTAGE 0 N•m ± 1 N•m
PROBE POSITIONS 0 Amp
POSITION READING (0 lbf•in ± 9 lbf•in)

Battery (-) DPS fuse LH stop At least 4. Turn the steering wheel side to side, mo-
terminal holder pin B RH stop 12 Vdc mentarily against each steering hard stop and
observe the DPS Torque Sensor value. The
NOTE: Turning the steering momentarily against torque value should increase with steering ef-
the frame stops generates maximum DPS load fort applied to the steering wheel.
(maximum current draw on electrical system). The DPS Current value should increase propor-
Electrical system must sustain at least 12 Vdc for tionately to the torque applied, and decrease with
proper DPS operation. the torque as steering assist is provided.
NOTE: The increase and decrease in torque and
current readings is very brief as steering assist
is quickly provided. Current draw should remain
within green scale but may momentarily peak to
or exceed 60 amps, then drop off close to 0 amps
as torque applied is nulled out by steering assist.
If steering is held against hard stops the torque
and current readings will remain high.
If current draw tends to remain high, carry out the
following:
– RESETTING THE TORQUE OFFSET
– DPS unit replacement.
5. Turn steering to LH stop and hold at least 8 Nm.
Note DPS current value.
6. Turn steering to RH stop and hold at least 8 Nm.
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If the electrical system cannot sustain at least 7. Repeat previous two steps while holding at (+
12 Vdc, check the following: or -) 5 Nm. Note DPS current value.
– Battery LH and RH DPS current readings should be the
– Battery connections same for the same applied torque.
– DPS unit power and ground connections If the RESETTING THE TORQUE OFFSET proce-
– Charging system dures has been carried out, and the current or
– Chassis and engine ground studs. steering imbalance is too great, the DPS unit will
require replacement to resolve the problem.
If the previously listed items are correct, , carry
out: TESTING THE DPS UNIT CURRENT. Removing the DPS Unit
Testing the DPS Unit Current NOTICE Before proceeding with the DPS re-
1. Connect vehicle to the BRP diagnostic software moval, remove the 40 Amp DPS fuse (F2) in
(BUDS2). Refer to COMMUNICATION TOOLS the fuse holder no. 3. Handle the DPS unit with
subsection. extreme care as it is very sensitive to physical
shock. Store unit in a secured area. If the DPS
2. Select: unit is dropped, it must be replaced even if only
– Measurements page. minimal damage is apparent.
– DPS button.
1. Position the front wheels parallel to the rear
– Custom tab. wheels.
3. With the vehicle engine running in PARK and 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the
without any steering effort, the reading should DPS unit.
be as per following table.

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Apply LOCTITE 767 (ANTISEIZE LUBRICANT)

(P/N 293 800 070) to DPS input and output shaft
splines.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to engage bolt in the in-
put shaft groove.

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3. Remove steering shaft. Refer to REMOVING

THE STEERING SHAFT subsection.
4. Remove the lower steering shaft upper yoke
pinch bolt and nut.
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YOKE CROSSCUT - INPUT SHAFT GROOVE

NOTE: Tightening torque must be applied on the

nut only.
Apply DIELECTRIC GREASE (P/N 293 550 004) on har-
ness connector terminals.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
40 N•m ± 5 N•m
Steering shaft yoke nut
(30 lbf•ft ± 4 lbf•ft)

If installing a replacement DPS unit, refer to RE-

219100905-050-003_a PLACING THE DPS in this subsection.
Align wheels. Refer to STEERING SYSTEM sub-
5. Remove the DPS retaining screws. section.
Verify DPS system.

Replacing the DPS Unit

New DPS units do not come with the required
software programmed into the unit. A DPS unit
fault will be generated when the vehicle is pow-
ered up. The check engine light will come on and
a CHECK DPS message will appear in the multi-
function gauge.
The new DPS unit will require 2 mandatory up-
dates. The first update is required for the DPS to
recognize what type of vehicle it is installed in, the
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second to upload the software required for proper
6. Disengage lower steering shaft from output operation on that vehicle.
shaft and remove DPS from vehicle. When DPS unit installation is complete, carry out
the following steps.
Installing the DPS Unit 1. Connect the vehicle to the BRP diagnostic soft-
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro- ware (BUDS2). Refer to COMMUNICATION
cedure. However, pay attention to the following. TOOLS subsection.
2. Select the Flash page.
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3. A message window will appear asking you if

you would like to update the DPS module; se-
lect YES and follow the instructions. When a
second window appears asking you the same
question, select YES again.
4. Once the correct DPS software file is installed,
go to the Faults page and clear the fault codes.
5. Carry out: RESETTING THE TORQUE OFFSET
(if required) as described in this subsection.
6. Test drive the vehicle to ensure proper DPS op-
eration.
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DPS System Final Verification 3. Remove the DPS unit. Refer to procedure in
With the front wheels off the ground: this subsection.
1. Enable DPS unit (turn ignition switch ON or start 4. Remove lower steering shaft pinch bolt and
engine). nut.
NOTE: Steering assist will be provided for 30 sec-
onds with the ignition switch ON and engine not
running.
2. Slowly turn steering wheel from one side to the
other 3 times.
Make sure:
– Assistance and travel are equal when turning
right or left
– Steering system operates smoothly through all
its range.
3. Lower vehicle on the ground.
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RESULT ACTION 5. Remove lower steering shaft from vehicle.

Uneven/incorrect Troubleshoot steering
steering behavior problem
Installing the Lower Steering Shaft
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
NOTE: A verification carried out with the engine cedure. However, pay attention to the following.
not running and a weak battery may result in Apply LOCTITE 767 (ANTISEIZE LUBRICANT)
unsatisfactory DPS performance. In doubt, retest (P/N 293 800 070) to rack and pinion input shaft
with the engine running. splines and DPS output shaft splines.
5. Perform the STEERING SYSTEM SELF TEST Make sure to align marks previously made on
procedure in this subsection. lower yoke, rack and pinion input shaft and hous-
6. Carry out a test ride of the vehicle to ensure ing.
proper operation of the DPS unit.

LOWER STEERING SHAFT

Removing the Lower Steering Shaft
1. Remove both front wheels.
2. Mark the alignment of the lower steering shaft
with the input shaft and the rack and pinion
housing.

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IMPORTANT: Make sure to engage bolt in the

shaft groove.

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YOKE CROSSCUT - SHAFT GROOVE

NOTE: Tightening torque must be applied on the

nut only.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
40 N•m ± 5 N•m
Steering shaft yoke nut
(30 lbf•ft ± 4 lbf•ft)

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