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) | |
| Power steering fluid level (Low) (for 1UR-FE) | ||
| Power steering fluid level (Low) (for 1GR-FE) | ||
| Power steering fluid level (Low) (for 3UR-FE) | ||
| Power steering fluid level (Low) (for 1VD-FTV) | ||
| Drive belt (Loose) (for 1UR-FE) | ||
| Drive belt (Loose) (for 1GR-FE) | ||
| Drive belt (Loose) (for 3UR-FE) | ||
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ||
| Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | ||
| Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| Pressure feed tube assembly with relief valve (Abnormal relief valve) | - | |
| Power steering vane pump (for 1GR-FE) | ||
| Power steering vane pump (for 1UR-FE) | ||
| Power steering vane pump (for 1VD-FTV) | ||
| Power steering vane pump (for 3UR-FE) | ||
| Power steering gear | ||
| Poor return | Tires (Improperly inflated) | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ||
| Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| Power steering gear | ||
| Excessive play | Steering system joints (Worn) | - |
| Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | ||
| Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn) | - | |
| Front wheel bearing (Worn) | ||
| Power steering gear | ||
| Abnormal noise | Power steering fluid level (Low) (for 1UR-FE) | |
| Power steering fluid level (Low) (for 1GR-FE) | ||
| Power steering fluid level (Low) (for 3UR-FE) | ||
| Power steering fluid level (Low) (for 1VD-FTV) | ||
| Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| Power steering vane pump (for 1GR-FE) | ||
| Power steering vane pump (for 1UR-FE) | ||
| Power steering vane pump (for 1VD-FTV) | ||
| Power steering vane pump (for 3UR-FE) | ||
| Power steering gear |