Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
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 suggested. If necessary, replace these applicable parts.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS REFERENCE CHART
| Symptom | Suspected area | Refer to |
|---|---|---|
| Hard steering | 1. Tires (Improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Power steering fluid level (Low) | VANE PUMP (FOR 1GR-FE) | |
| 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) | INSPECTION | |
| 12. Vane pump (1GR-FE) | INSPECTION | |
| 13. Power steering link (2WD) | INSPECTION | |
| 14. Power steering link (4WD and Pre-Runner) | INSPECTION | |
| Poor return | 1. Tires (Improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 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) | INSPECTION | |
| 6. Power steering link (4WD and Pre-Runner) | INSPECTION | |
| 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) | INSPECTION | |
| 7. Power steering link (4WD and Pre-Runner) | INSPECTION | |
| Abnormal noise | 1. Power steering fluid level (Low) | VANE PUMP (FOR 1GR-FE) |
| 2. Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| 3. Vane pump (2TR-FE) | INSPECTION | |
| 4. Vane pump (1GR-FE) | INSPECTION | |
| 5. Power steering link (2WD) | INSPECTION | |
| 6. Power steering link (4WD and Pre-Runner) | INSPECTION |