Tech Tips
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy steering | Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn) | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ||
| Front suspension (Lower ball joint) | ||
| Steering intermediate shaft (for RHD) | ||
| Steering intermediate shaft (for LHD) | ||
| Steering column assembly (for RHD) | ||
| Steering column assembly (for LHD) | ||
| Steering gear | ||
| Power steering ECU (for RHD) | ||
| Power steering ECU (for LHD) | ||
| Poor return | Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn) | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ||
| Steering column assembly (for RHD) | ||
| Steering column assembly (for LHD) | ||
| Steering gear | ||
| Power steering ECU (for RHD) | ||
| Power steering ECU (for LHD) | ||
| No free play or excessive play | Steering intermediate shaft (for RHD) | |
| Steering intermediate shaft (for LHD) | ||
| Steering gear | ||
| Knocking (or clunking) sound occurs when steering wheel turned while power steering in operation | Steering intermediate shaft (for RHD) | |
| Steering intermediate shaft (for LHD) | ||
| Front suspension (Lower ball joint) | ||
| Front axle hub (Hub bearing) | ||
| Steering gear | ||
| Friction sound occurs when steering wheel turned during low-speed driving | Steering column assembly (for RHD) | |
| Steering column assembly (for LHD) | ||
| High-pitched sound (squealing sound) occurs when steering wheel turned slowly with vehicle stopped | Steering column assembly (for RHD) | |
| Steering column assembly (for LHD) | ||
| Steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when steering wheel turned while vehicle stopped | Steering column assembly (for RHD) | |
| Steering column assembly (for LHD) |