Problem Symptoms Table
Steering System
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS - STEERING SYSTEM
| Symptom | Suspected Area | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Hard steering | Tires (Improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| Power steering fluid level (Low) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Drive belt (Loose) (3UR-FE) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Drive belt (Loose) (2UZ-FE) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| Power steering vane pump (2UZ-FE) | REMOVAL | |
| Power steering vane pump (3UR-FE) | REMOVAL | |
| Power steering gear | REMOVAL | |
| Poor return | Tires (Improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| Power steering gear | REMOVAL | |
| Excessive play | Steering system joints (Worn) | - |
| Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn) | - | |
| Front wheel bearing (Worn) (for 2WD) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Front wheel bearing (Worn) (for 4WD) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Power steering gear | REMOVAL | |
| Abnormal noise | Power steering fluid level (Low) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION |
| Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| Power steering vane pump (2UZ-FE) | REMOVAL | |
| Power steering vane pump (3UR-FE) | REMOVAL | |
| Power steering gear | REMOVAL |