Problem Symptoms Table
Refer PROBLEM SYMPTOMS table to help 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 SYMPTOMS
| Symptom/Suspect Area | Refer To: | |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Steering | ||
| Tires (Improperly Inflated) | ..... | |
| Power Steering Fluid Level (Low) | CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL | |
| Drive Belt (Loose) | INSPECT DRIVE BELT | |
| Front Wheel Alignment Incorrect (2WD Except Pre Runner) | 2WD EXCEPT PRE RUNNER | |
| Front Wheel Alignment Incorrect (4WD) | 4WD & PRE RUNNER | |
| Steering System Joints (Worn) | ..... | |
| Suspension Arm Ball Joints Worn (2WD Except Pre Runner) | BALL JOINT | |
| Suspension Arm Ball Joints Worn (Pre Runner) | BALL JOINT | |
| Suspension Arm Ball Joints Worn (4WD) | BALL JOINT | |
| Steering Column (Binding) | ..... | |
| Power Steering Vane Pump (4Cylinder) | POWER STEERING VANE PUMP (2RZ-FE, 3RZ-FE) | |
| Power Steering Vane Pump (V6) | POWER STEERING VANE PUMP (5VZ-FE) | |
| Steering Gear (2WD Except Pre Runner) | POWER STEERING GEAR (2WD) | |
| Steering Gear (4WD & Pre Runner) | POWER STEERING GEAR (4WD AND PRE RUNNER) | |
| Poor Return | ||
| Tires (Improperly inflated) | ..... | |
| Front Wheel Alignment Incorrect (2WD Except Pre Runner) | 2WD EXCEPT PRE RUNNER | |
| Front Wheel Alignment Incorrect (4WD) | 4WD & PRE RUNNER | |
| Steering Column Binding | ..... | |
| Steering Gear (2WD Except Pre Runner) | POWER STEERING GEAR (2WD) | |
| Steering Gear (4WD & Pre Runner) | POWER STEERING GEAR (4WD AND PRE RUNNER) | |
| Excessive Play | ||
| Steering System Joints Worn | ..... | |
| Suspension Arm Ball Joints Worn (2WD Except Pre Runner) | BALL JOINT | |
| Suspension Arm Ball Joints Worn (Pre Runner) | BALL JOINT | |
| Suspension Arm Ball Joints Worn (4WD) | BALL JOINT | |
| Universal Joint, Intermediate Shaft, Or Sliding Yoke Worn | NON-TILT STEERING COLUMN COMPONENTS | |
| Front Wheel Bearing Worn (2WD Except Pre Runner) | WHEEL BEARING | |
| Front Wheel Bearing Worn (Pre Runner) | WHEEL BEARING | |
| Front Wheel Bearing Worn (4WD) | WHEEL BEARING | |
| Steering Gear (2WD Except Pre Runner) | POWER STEERING GEAR (2WD) | |
| Steering Gear (4WD & Pre Runner) | POWER STEERING GEAR (4WD AND PRE RUNNER) | |
| Abnormal Noise | ||
| Power Steering Fluid Level Low | CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL | |
| Steering System Joints Worn | ..... | |
| Power Steering Vane Pump (4Cylinder) | POWER STEERING VANE PUMP (2RZ-FE, 3RZ-FE) | |
| Power Steering Vane Pump (V6) | POWER STEERING VANE PUMP (5VZ-FE) | |
| Steering Gear (2WD Except Pre Runner) | POWER STEERING GEAR (2WD) | |
| Steering Gear (4WD & Pre Runner) | POWER STEERING GEAR (4WD AND PRE RUNNER) | |