Steering system
SYMPTOMS REFERENCE
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy steering | Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Front suspension (Lower ball joint) | INSPECTION | |
| Steering intermediate shaft | REMOVAL | |
| Steering column | REMOVAL | |
| Steering gear | REMOVAL | |
| Power steering ECU | POWER STEERING ECU | |
| Poor return | Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Steering column | REMOVAL | |
| Steering gear | REMOVAL | |
| Power steering ECU | POWER STEERING ECU | |
| No free play or excessive play | Steering intermediate shaft | REMOVAL |
| Steering gear | REMOVAL | |
| Knocking (or clunking) sound occurs when steering wheel turned while power steering in operation | Steering intermediate shaft | REMOVAL |
| Front suspension (Lower ball joint) | INSPECTION | |
| Front axle hub (Hub bearing) | FRONT AXLE HUB | |
| Steering gear | REMOVAL | |
| Friction sound occurs when steering wheel turned during low-speed driving | Power steering motor | REMOVAL |
| Steering column | REMOVAL | |
| High-pitched sound (squealing sound) occurs when steering wheel turned slowly with vehicle stopped | Power steering motor | REMOVAL |
| Steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when steering wheel turned while vehicle stopped | Power steering motor | REMOVAL |
| Steering column | REMOVAL |