Problem Symptoms
NOTE:
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
PROBLEM SYMPTOM
| Symptom/Suspect Area | See | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Steering | |||
| Tires Improperly Inflated | ..... | ||
| Power Steering Fluid Level Low | Step 3 | ||
| Front Wheel Alignment Incorrect | WHEEL ALIGNMENT | ||
| Steering System Joint (Worn) | ..... | ||
| Suspension Arm Ball Joints (Worn) | LOWER BALL JOINT | ||
| Steering Column (Binding) | ..... | ||
| Power Steering Vane Pump | |||
| 2AZ-FE | VANE PUMP ASSY | ||
| 1MZ-FE | VANE PUMP ASSY | ||
| Power Steering Gear | RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY | ||
| Poor Return | |||
| Tires Improperly Inflated | ..... | ||
| Front Wheel Alignment Incorrect | WHEEL ALIGNMENT | ||
| Steering Column (Binding) | ..... | ||
| Power Steering Gear | RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY | ||
| Excessive Play | |||
| Steering System Joints (Worn) | ..... | ||
| Suspension Arm Ball Joints (Worn) | LOWER BALL JOINT | ||
| Intermediate Shaft, Sliding Yoke (Worn) | ..... | ||
| Front Wheel Bearing (Worn) | FRONT AXLE HUB & WHEEL BEARING | ||
| Power Steering Gear | RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY | ||
| Abnormal Noise | |||
| Power Steering Fluid Level Low | Step 3 | ||
| Steering System Joints (Worn) | ..... | ||
| Power Steering Vane Pump | |||
| 2AZ-FE | VANE PUMP ASSY | ||
| 1MZ-FE | VANE PUMP ASSY | ||
| Power Steering Wheel | RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY | ||