Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota Camry Solara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Hard steering | 1. Tires (Improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Power steering fluid level (Low) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 3. Drive belt (Loose) for 2AZ-FE | INSPECTION | |
| 4. Drive belt (Loose) for 3MZ-FE | DRIVE BELT | |
| 5. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 6. Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| 7. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| 8. Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| 9. Power steering vane pump for 2AZ-FE | INSPECTION | |
| 10. Power steering vane pump for 3MZ-FE | INSPECTION | |
| 11. Power steering gear | INSPECTION | |
| Poor return | 1. Tires (Improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 3. Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| 4. Power steering gear | INSPECTION | |
| Excessive free play | 1. Steering system joints (Worn) | - |
| 2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| 3. Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn) | - | |
| 4. Front wheel bearing (Worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 5. Power steering gear | INSPECTION | |
| Abnormal noise | 1. Power steering fluid level (Low) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION |
| 2. Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| 3. Power steering vane pump for 2AZ-FE | INSPECTION | |
| 4. Power steering vane pump for 3MZ-FE | INSPECTION | |
| 5. Power steering gear | INSPECTION |