STEERING SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Tech Tips
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hard steering | Tires (Improperly inflated) | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ||
| Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | ||
| Steering column (for 2WD with VGRS) (Binding) | ||
| Steering column (for AWD with VGRS) (Binding) | ||
| Steering column (w/o VGRS) (Binding) | ||
| Power steering link (for 2WD with VGRS) | ||
| Power steering link (for AWD with VGRS) | ||
| Power steering link (w/o VGRS) | ||
| Poor return | Tires (Improperly inflated) | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ||
| Steering column (for 2WD with VGRS) (Binding) | ||
| Steering column (for AWD with VGRS) (Binding) | ||
| Steering column (w/o VGRS) (Binding) | ||
| Power steering link (for 2WD with VGRS) | ||
| Power steering link (for AWD with VGRS) | ||
| Power steering link (w/o VGRS) | ||
| Excessive free play | Steering system joints (Worn) | - |
| Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | ||
| Intermediate shaft, Universal joint, Sliding yoke (Worn) | - | |
| Front wheel bearing (Worn) | ||
| Power steering link (for 2WD with VGRS) | ||
| Power steering link (for AWD with VGRS) | ||
| Power steering link (w/o VGRS) | ||
| Abnormal noise | Steering system joints (Worn) | - |
| Power steering link (for 2WD with VGRS) | ||
| Power steering link (for AWD with VGRS) | ||
| Power steering link (w/o VGRS) |