STEERING SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Tech Tips
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. 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 | 1. Tires (improperly inflated) | |
| 2. Power steering fluid level (low) | ||
| 3. Drive belt (loose) for 1GR-FE | ||
| 4. Drive belt (loose) for 2TR-FE | ||
| 5. Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| 6. Steering system joints (worn) | - | |
| 7. Suspension arm ball joints (worn) | ||
| 8. Steering column (binding) | - | |
| 9. Power steering vane pump for 1GR-FE | ||
| 10. Power steering vane pump for 2TR-FE | ||
| 11. Power steering link assembly | ||
| Poor return | 1. Tires (improperly inflated) | |
| 2. Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| 3. Steering column (binding) | - | |
| 4. Power steering link assembly | ||
| Excessive free play | 1. Steering system joints (worn) | - |
| 2. Suspension arm ball joints (worn) | ||
| 3. Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (worn) | - | |
| 4. Front wheel bearing (worn) | ||
| 5. Power steering link assembly | ||
| Abnormal noise | 1. Power steering fluid level (low) | |
| 2. Steering system joints (worn) | - | |
| 3. Power steering vane pump for 1GR-FE | ||
| 4. Power steering vane pump for 2TR-FE | ||
| 5. Power steering link assembly |