Section 07 CHASSIS
Subsection 03 (DYNAMIC POWER STEERING (DPS))
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TYPICAL - LH ILLUSTRATED
1. Pitman arm
2. Contact point with frame stop
NOTE:
Contact between pitman arm and pitman
arm stops must be checked with vehicle weight
on wheels.
16. Reconnect DPS electrical connectors.
17. Perform a
STEERING ALIGNMENT
as de-
scribed in the applicable Shop Manual sub-
section.
18. If installing a replacement DPS unit, refer to
DPS REPLACEMENT
in this subsection.
19. Perform the torque offset reset. Refer to
TORQUE OFFSET RESET
in this subsection.
20. Install all other removed parts in the reverse
order of removal.
21. Carry out a test ride of the ATV to ensure
proper operation of the DPS unit.
DPS Unit Replacement
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 DPS FAULT message will appear in the multi-
function gauge.
When DPS unit installation is complete, carry out
the following steps.
1. Connect the ATV to the latest applicable
B.U.D.S. software version.
2. Select the
Read Data
button.
3. In the
Module
menu, choose the
DPS
sub-
menu and install the latest DPS software
Update
file as applicable to the type ATV (Out-
lander or Renegade).
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DPS SOFTWARE UPDATE
4. Once the correct DPS software file is installed,
go to the
Faults
page and clear the fault codes.
5. Carry out the
TORQUE OFFSET RESET
proce-
dure as described in this subsection.
6. Test drive the ATV to ensure proper DPS oper-
ation.
PITMAN ARM
NOTE:
On models without a DPS, the pitman
arm is replaced with the steering column. Refer
to STEERING COLUMN in this subsection.
Pitman Arm Removal
1. Remove DPS unit from vehicle, refer to
DPS
REMOVAL
in this subsection.
2. Remove Pitman arm retaining nut and washer.
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1. DPS
2. Pitman arm
3. Pitman arm nut and washer
3. Install the pitman arm jig in a vise with the po-
sitioning screw upward.
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