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Problem Symptoms Table

Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problems. The numbers indicate the ranked order of probability of each of the possible causes. Check each part in the order shown. Repair or replace the parts as necessary.

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE - STEERING SYSTEM

Symptom Suspect Areas
Hard steering
  1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
  2. Power steering fluid level (Low)
  3. Drive belt (Loose)
  4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (2WD)
  5. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (4WD Pre)
  6. Steering system joints (Worn)
  7. Suspension arm ball joints (2WD) (Worn)
  8. Suspension arm ball joints (4WD Pre) (Worn)
  9. Steering column (Binding)
  10. Power steering vane pump (2TR)
  11. Power steering vane pump (1GR)
  12. Power steering gear (2WD)
  13. Power steering gear(4WD Pre)
Poor return
  1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
  2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (2WD)
  3. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (4WD Pre)
  4. Steering column (Binding)
  5. Power steering gear (2WD)
  6. Power steering gear (4WD Pre)
Excessive free play
  1. Steering system joints (Worn)
  2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) (2WD)
  3. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) (4WD Pre)
  4. Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)
  5. Front wheel bearing (Worn) (2WD)
  6. Front wheel bearing (Worn) (4WD pre)
  7. Power steering gear (2WD)
  8. Power steering gear (4WD Pre)
Abnormal noise
  1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
  2. Steering system joints (Worn)
  3. Power steering vane pump (2TR)
  4. Power steering vane pump (1GR)
  5. Power steering gear (2WD)
  6. Power steering gear (4WD Pre)
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