Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
Use PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 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 suggested. If necessary, replace these applicable parts.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
| Symptom | Suspected area | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Hard steering | 1. Tires (Improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Power steering fluid level (Low) | POWER STEERING LINK (for 2WD) | |
| 3. Drive belt (Loose) (2TR-FE) | DRIVE BELT | |
| 4. Drive belt (Loose) (1GR-FE) | DRIVE BELT | |
| 5. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (2WD) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (for 2WD) | |
| 6. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (4WD and Pre-Runner) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 7. Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| 8. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) (2WD) | INSPECTION | |
| 9. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) (4WD and Pre-Runner) | INSPECTION | |
| 10. Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| 11. Vane pump (2TR-FE) | VANE PUMP (for 2TR-FE) | |
| 12. Vane pump (1GR-FE) | VANE PUMP (for 2TR-FE) | |
| 13. Power steering link (2WD) | POWER STEERING LINK (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 14. Power steering link (4WD and Pre-Runner) | POWER STEERING LINK (for 2WD) | |
| Poor return | 1. Tires (Improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (2WD) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (for 2WD) | |
| 3. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (4WD and Pre-Runner) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 4. Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| 5. Power steering link (2WD) | POWER STEERING LINK (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 6. Power steering link (4WD and Pre-Runner) | POWER STEERING LINK (for 2WD) | |
| Excessive play | 1. Steering system joints (Worn) | - |
| 2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) (2WD) | INSPECTION | |
| 3. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) (4WD and Pre-Runner) | INSPECTION | |
| 4. Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn) | - | |
| 5. Front wheel bearing (Worn) | AXLE SYSTEM | |
| 6. Power steering link (2WD) | POWER STEERING LINK (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 7. Power steering link (4WD and Pre-Runner) | POWER STEERING LINK (for 2WD) | |
| Abnormal noise | 1. Power steering fluid level (Low) | POWER STEERING LINK (for 2WD) |
| 2. Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| 3. Vane pump (2TR-FE) | VANE PUMP (for 2TR-FE) | |
| 4. Vane pump (1GR-FE) | VANE PUMP (for 2TR-FE) | |
| 5. Power steering link (2WD) | POWER STEERING LINK (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 6. Power steering link (4WD and Pre-Runner) | POWER STEERING LINK (for 2WD) |