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.
Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.
| 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 LHD) | ||
| Steering intermediate shaft (for RHD) | ||
| Steering column assembly (for LHD) | ||
| Steering column assembly (for RHD) | ||
| Power steering motor assembly (for LHD) | ||
| Power steering motor assembly (for RHD) | ||
| Steering link assembly | ||
| Power steering ECU (for LHD) | ||
| Power steering ECU (for RHD) | ||
| Poor return | Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn) | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ||
| Steering column assembly (for LHD) | ||
| Steering column assembly (for RHD) | ||
| Steering link assembly | ||
| Power steering ECU (for LHD) | ||
| Power steering ECU (for RHD) | ||
| No free play or excessive play | Steering intermediate shaft (for LHD) | |
| Steering intermediate shaft (for RHD) | ||
| Steering link assembly | ||
| Knocking (or clunking) sound occurs when steering wheel turned while power steering in operation | Steering intermediate shaft (for LHD) | |
| Steering intermediate shaft (for RHD) | ||
| Front suspension (Lower ball joint) | ||
| Front axle hub (Hub bearing) | ||
| Steering link assembly | ||
| Friction sound occurs when steering wheel turned during low-speed driving | Steering column assembly (for LHD) | |
| Steering column assembly (for RHD) | ||
| Power steering motor assembly (for LHD) | ||
| Power steering motor assembly (for RHD) | ||
| High-pitched sound (squealing sound) occurs when steering wheel turned slowly with vehicle stopped | Steering column assembly (for LHD) | |
| Steering column assembly (for RHD) | ||
| Power steering motor assembly (for LHD) | ||
| Power steering motor assembly (for RHD) | ||
| Steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when steering wheel turned while vehicle stopped | Steering column assembly (for LHD) | |
| Steering column assembly (for RHD) | ||
| Power steering motor assembly (for LHD) | ||
| Power steering motor assembly (for RHD) |