STEERING SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Tech Tips
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptom. If the 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 | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Hard steering | Tires (improperly inflated) | Click here |
| Power steering fluid level (low) | ||
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | Click here | |
| Steering system joints (worn) | - | |
| Suspension arm ball joints (worn) (for 2WD) | Click here | |
| Suspension arm ball joints (worn) (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | Click here | |
| Steering column (binding) | - | |
| Power steering vane pump assembly (for 1GR-FE) | ||
| Power steering vane pump assembly (for 1GD-FTV, 2GD-FTV) | ||
| Power steering vane pump assembly (for 1KD-FTV, 2KD-FTV) | ||
| Power steering vane pump assembly (for 1TR-FE, 2TR-FE) | ||
| Power steering vane pump assembly (for 5L-E) | ||
| Power steering link assembly | ||
| Poor return | Tires (improperly inflated) | Click here |
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | Click here | |
| Steering column (binding) | - | |
| Power steering link assembly | ||
| Excessive free play | Steering system joints (worn) | - |
| Suspension arm ball joints (worn) (for 2WD) | Click here | |
| Suspension arm ball joints (worn) (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | Click here | |
| Intermediate shaft sliding yoke (worn) | - | |
| Front wheel bearing (worn) (for 2WD) | ||
| Front wheel bearing (worn) (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | ||
| Power steering link assembly | ||
| Abnormal noise | Power steering fluid level (low) | |
| Steering system joints (worn) | - | |
| Power steering vane pump assembly (for 1GR-FE) | ||
| Power steering vane pump assembly (for 1GD-FTV, 2GD-FTV) | ||
| Power steering vane pump assembly (for 1KD-FTV, 2KD-FTV) | ||
| Power steering vane pump assembly (for 1TR-FE, 2TR-FE) | ||
| Power steering vane pump assembly (for 5L-E) | ||
| Power steering link assembly |