Problem Symptoms Table
Use the table below to help determine the cause of a problem. The likely causes of the problem are indicated in descending order. Check each suspected area in order. Repair or replace faulty parts or perform adjustments as necessary.
STEERING SYSTEM
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Steering column assembly | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Steering gear | 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 assembly | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Steering gear | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Power steering ECU | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| No free play or excessive play | Steering intermediate shaft | Refer to REMOVAL |
| Steering gear | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Knocking (or clunking) sound occurs when steering wheel turned while power steering in operation | Steering intermediate shaft | Refer to REMOVAL |
| Front suspension (Lower ball joint) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Front axle hub (Hub bearing) | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Steering gear | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Friction sound occurs when steering wheel turned during low-speed driving | Steering column assembly | Refer to REMOVAL |
| High-pitched sound (squealing sound) occurs when steering wheel turned slowly with vehicle stopped | Steering column assembly | Refer to REMOVAL |
| Steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when steering wheel turned while vehicle stopped | Steering column assembly | Refer to REMOVAL |