STEERING SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
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 |
Link |
|---|---|---|
Heavy steering |
Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
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Steering column |
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Torque sensor (Built into steering column) |
- |
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Power steering motor |
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Speed sensor |
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Battery and power source system |
- |
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Power steering ECU power source voltage and relay |
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Power steering gear |
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Power steering ECU |
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Skid control ECU |
- |
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Front suspension (Lower ball joint) |
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Poor return |
Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Steering column |
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Power steering gear |
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Power steering ECU |
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No free play or excessive play |
Steering intermediate shaft |
- |
Front suspension (Lower ball joint) |
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Intermediate shaft, universal joint, sliding yoke (Worn) |
- |
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Front axle hub (Hub bearing) |
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Power steering gear |
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Knocking (or cranking) sound occurs when steering wheel turned while power steering in operation |
Steering intermediate shaft |
- |
Front suspension (Lower ball joint) |
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Front axle hub (Hub bearing) |
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Power steering gear |
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Friction sound occurs when steering wheel turned during low-speed driving |
Power steering motor |
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Steering column |
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High-pitched sound (squealing sound) occurs when steering wheel turned slowly with vehicle stopped |
Steering column |
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Power steering motor |
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Steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when steering wheel turned while vehicle stopped |
Power steering motor |
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Steering column |