Problem Symptoms Table
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STEERING SYSTEM
STEERING SYSTEM
| symptom | Suspected area | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Hard steering | Tires (Improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Power steering fluid level (Low) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Drive belt (Loose) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (2WD) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (4WD) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Steering system Joints (Worn) | - | |
| Suspension arm ball joints (2WD) (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Suspension arm ball joints (4WD) (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| Power steering vane pump | REMOVAL | |
| Power steering gear (2WD) | REMOVAL | |
| Power steering gear (4WD) | REMOVAL | |
| Poor return | Tires (Improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (2WD) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (4WD) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM | |
| Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| Power steering gear (2WD) | REMOVAL | |
| Power steering gear (4WD) | REMOVAL | |
| Excessive free play | Steering system joints (Worn) | - |
| Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) (2WD) | INSPECTION | |
| Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) (4WD) | INSPECTION | |
| Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn) | - | |
| Front wheel bearing (Worn) (2WD) | INSPECTION | |
| Front wheel bearing (Worn) (4WD) | INSPECTION | |
| Power steering gear (2WD) | REMOVAL | |
| Power steering gear (4WD) | REMOVAL | |
| Abnormal noise | Power steering fluid level (Low) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION |
| Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| Power steering vane pump | REMOVAL | |
| Power steering gear (2WD) | REMOVAL | |
| Power steering gear (4WD) | REMOVAL |