Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, 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.
STEERING SYSTEM
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy steering | Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT | |
| Front suspension (Lower ball joint) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Steering intermediate shaft | - | |
| Steering column | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Steering gear (for 2WD) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Steering gear (for 4WD) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Power steering ECU | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Poor return | Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT | |
| Steering column | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Steering gear (for 2WD) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Steering gear (for 4WD) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Power steering ECU | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| No free play or excessive play | Steering intermediate shaft | - |
| Steering gear (for 2WD) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Steering gear (for 4WD) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Knocking (or cranking) sound occurs when steering wheel turned while power steering is in operation | Steering intermediate shaft | - |
| Front suspension (Lower ball joint) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Front axle hub (Hub bearing) | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Steering gear (for 2WD) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Steering gear (for 4WD) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Friction sound occurs when steering wheel turned during low-speed driving | Power steering motor | - |
| Steering column | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| High-pitched sound (squealing sound) occurs when steering wheel turned slowly with vehicle stopped | Power steering motor | - |
| Steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when steering wheel turned while vehicle stopped | Power steering motor | - |
| Steering column | Refer to REMOVAL |