Steering Column/Shaft: Troubleshooting

Fig 1: Troubleshooting Steering System (1 Of 3)

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Fig 2: Troubleshooting Steering System (2 Of 3)

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Fig 3: Troubleshooting Steering System (3 Of 3)

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NOTE:

1. A squealing noise may be heard just after very cold engine start (-20°C or less), caused by fluid characteristics at extreme low temperatures. This is not a malfunction.
2. A slight "beat noise" is produced by the oil pump; this is not a malfunction. (This noise occurs particularly when a stationary steering effort is made.)
3. A slight vibration may be felt when a stationary steering effort is made due to the condition of the road surface. To check whether the vibration actually exists or not, test-drive the vehicle on a dry concrete or asphalt surface. A very slight amount of vibration is not a malfunction.