STEERING SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Tip:

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.

Table 1. Steering System
Symptom	Suspected Area	See page
Heavy steering	Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn)	Click here
	Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)	Click here
	Front suspension (Lower ball joint)	Click here
	Steering intermediate shaft	-
	Steering column	Click here
	Steering gear	Click here
	Power steering ECU	Click here
Poor return	Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn)	Click here
	Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)	Click here
	Steering column	Click here
	Steering gear	Click here
	Power steering ECU	Click here
No free play or excessive play	Steering intermediate shaft	-
No free play or excessive play	Steering gear	Click here
Knocking (or cranking) sound occurs when steering wheel turned while power steering in operation	Steering intermediate shaft	-
	Front suspension (Lower ball joint)	Click here
	Front axle hub (Hub bearing)	Click here
	Steering gear	Click here
Friction sound occurs when steering wheel turned during low-speed driving	Power steering motor	-
	Steering column	Click here
High-pitched sound (squealing sound) occurs when steering wheel turned slowly with vehicle stopped	Power steering motor	-
Steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when steering wheel turned while vehicle stopped	Power steering motor	-
	Steering column	Click here