Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
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.
STEERING SYSTEM
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy steering | Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT | |
| Front suspension (Lower ball joint) | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Steering intermediate shaft | - | |
| Steering column | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Steering gear | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Power steering ECU | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Poor return | Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT | |
| Steering column | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Steering gear | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Power steering ECU | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| No free play or excessive play | Steering intermediate shaft | - |
| Steering gear | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Knocking (or cranking) sound occurs when steering wheel turned while power steering in operation | Steering intermediate shaft | - |
| Front suspension (Lower ball joint) | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Front axle hub (Hub bearing) | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Steering gear | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Friction sound occurs when steering wheel turned during low-speed driving | Power steering motor | - |
| Steering column | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| 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 | Refer to INSPECTION |