Problem Symptoms
Use PROBLEM SYMPTOMS table to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Problem Symptoms
| Symptom/Suspect Area | Refer To | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Steering | ||||||
| Tires (Improperly Inflated) | (1) | |||||
| Power Steering Fluid Level (Low) | INSPECTION | |||||
| Drive Belt | (1) | |||||
| Front Wheel Alignment (Incorrect) | ALIGNMENT SPEICIFCATIONS & PROCEDURES | |||||
| Steering System Joints (Worn) | (2) | |||||
| Suspension Arm Ball Joints (Worn) | BALL JOINT ROTATION | |||||
| Steering Column (Binding) | (2) | |||||
| Power Steering Gear | POWER STEERING GEAR | |||||
| PPS System | PPS SYSTEM | |||||
| Poor Return | ||||||
| Tires (Improperly Inflated) | (1) | |||||
| Front Wheel Alignment (Incorrect) | ALIGNMENT SPEICIFCATIONS & PROCEDURES | |||||
| Steering Column (Binding) | (2) | |||||
| Power Steering Gear | POWER STEERING GEAR | |||||
| Excessive Play | ||||||
| Steering System Joints (Worn) | (2) | |||||
| Suspension Arm Ball Joints (Worn) | BALL JOINT ROTATION | |||||
| Intermediate Shaft, Universal Joint, Sliding Yoke (Worn) | (2) | |||||
| Front Wheel Bearing (Worn) | BEARING BACKLASH & AXLE HUB DEVIATION | |||||
| Power Steering Gear | POWER STEERING GEAR | |||||
| PPS System | PPS SYSTEM | |||||
| Abnormal Noise | ||||||
| Power Steering Fluid Level (Low) | INSPECTION | |||||
| Steering Systems Joints (Worn) | (2) | |||||
| Power Steering Gear | POWER STEERING GEAR | |||||
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NOTE:
When the problem occurs on the power tilt and telescopic steering system, refer to
POWER TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING SYSTEM
.