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.

Symptom

Suspected Area

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Hard steering

Tires (Improperly inflated)

Power steering fluid level (Low)

Drive belt (Loose) (2TR-FE)

Drive belt (Loose) (2GR-FKS)

Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)

Steering system joints (Worn)

-

Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)

Steering column (Binding)

-

Vane pump (2TR-FE)

Vane pump (2GR-FKS)

Power steering link (2TR-FE)

Power steering link (2GR-FKS)

Poor return

Tires (Improperly inflated)

Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)

Steering column (Binding)

-

Power steering link (2TR-FE)

Power steering link (2GR-FKS)

Excessive play

Steering system joints (Worn)

-

Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)

Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)

-

Front wheel bearing (Worn)

Power steering link (2TR-FE)

Power steering link (2GR-FKS)

Abnormal noise

Power steering fluid level (Low)

Steering system joints (Worn)

-

Vane pump (2TR-FE)

Vane pump (2GR-FKS)

Power steering link (2TR-FE)

Power steering link (2GR-FKS)