POWER STEERING SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Tech Tips
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate likely causes of the problem in descending order. Check each part in order. If necessary, repair or replace the faulty parts.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Hard steering | 1. Front tires (Improperly inflated, unevenly worn) | |
| 2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ||
| 3. Front suspension (Lower ball joint) | ||
| 4. Power steering fluid level (Low) | ||
| 5. Drive belt (Loose) (for 5L-E) | ||
| 6. Drive belt (Loose) (for 2TR-FE) | ||
| 7. Steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2 | - | |
| 8. Steering column assembly | ||
| 9. Vane pump assembly (for 2KD-FTV) | ||
| 10. Vane pump assembly (for 5L-E) | ||
| 11. Vane pump assembly (for 2TR-FE) | ||
| 12. Steering bevel gear assembly | ||
| 13. Steering torque shaft assembly | ||
| 14. Power steering link assembly | ||
| Poor return | 1. Front tires (Improperly inflated, unevenly worn) | |
| 2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ||
| 3. Steering column assembly | ||
| 4. Steering bevel gear assembly | ||
| 5. Power steering link assembly | ||
| Excessive free play | 1. Steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2 | - |
| 2. Steering column assembly | ||
| 3. Steering bevel gear assembly | ||
| 4. Steering torque shaft assembly | ||
| 5. Power steering link assembly | ||
| Abnormal noise | 1. Front tires (Improperly inflated, unevenly worn) | |
| 2. Power steering fluid level (Low) | ||
| 3. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ||
| 4. Front suspension (Lower ball joint) | ||
| 5. Front wheel bearing (Worn) | ||
| 6. Steering column assembly | ||
| 7. Steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2 | - | |
| 8. Steering torque shaft assembly | ||
| 9. Steering bevel gear assembly | ||
| 10. Vane pump assembly (for 2KD-FTV) | ||
| 11. Vane pump assembly (for 5L-E) | ||
| 12. Vane pump assembly (for 2TR-FE) | ||
| 13. Power steering link assembly |