Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
Use PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE to help determine the cause of the problem. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
| Symptom | Suspected area | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Hard steering | 1. Tires (Improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Power steering fluid level (Low) | POWER STEERING GEAR | |
| 3. Drive belt (Loose) | - | |
| 4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 5. Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| 6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| 7. Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| 8. Power steering gear | POWER STEERING GEAR | |
| Poor return | 1. Tires (Improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 3. Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| 4. Power steering gear | POWER STEERING GEAR | |
| Excessive play | 1. Steering system joints (Worn) | - |
| 2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| 3. Intermediate shaft, Universal joint, Sliding yoke (Worn) | - | |
| 4. Front wheel bearing (Worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 5. Power steering gear | POWER STEERING GEAR | |
| Abnormal noise | 1. Power steering fluid level (Low) | POWER STEERING GEAR |
| 2. Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| 3. Power steering gear | POWER STEERING GEAR |