Symptom Table
STEERING (MECHANICAL FACTORS) SYMPTOM TABLE
| Symptoms | Inspection items | References |
|---|---|---|
| Steering operation is heavy | Front tires (improperly inflated, uneven wear) | WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM |
| Front wheel alignment (improper) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Front suspension (lower ball joint) | INSPECTION | |
| Steering column ASSY | STEERING COLUMN ASSY | |
| Steering gear ASSY | INSPECTION | |
| Power steering computer power supply voltage | CIRCUIT FIGURE | |
| Power steering computer ASSY | POWER STEERING COMPUTER | |
| The presence of continued operation under high load or dry steering | - | |
| Poor steering wheel return to center | Front tires (improperly inflated, uneven wear) | WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM |
| Front wheel alignment (improper) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Steering column ASSY | STEERING COLUMN ASSY | |
| Steering gear ASSY | INSPECTION | |
| Power steering computer ASSY | POWER STEERING COMPUTER | |
| Steering exhibits no or excess play | Steering intermediate shaft ASSY No. 2 | STEERING COLUMN ASSY |
| Steering column ASSY | STEERING COLUMN ASSY | |
| There is a thumping noise during power steering operation, when the steering wheel returns to the neutral position | Steering intermediate shaft ASSY No. 2 | STEERING COLUMN ASSY |
| Front suspension (lower ball joint) | INSPECTION | |
| Front axle hub (hub bearing) | INSTALLATION | |
| Steering gear ASSY | SL-9 | |
| There is a rubbing sound when the steering wheel is turned during slow driving | Steering column ASSY | STEERING COLUMN ASSY |
| Steering roll connector | INSPECTION | |
| Rubbing of the steering wheel and the column cover | STEERING WHEEL | |
| An abnormal high-pitched squeaking sound occurs when the steering wheel is slowly turned when the vehicle is stopped | Steering column ASSY | STEERING COLUMN ASSY |
| Steering wheel installation condition | STEERING WHEEL | |
| The steering wheel vibrates (accompanied with a noise) during dry steering | Steering column ASSY | STEERING COLUMN ASSY |
| Steering wheel installation condition | STEERING WHEEL | |
| P/S warning light remains ON | Refer to the flow chart | P/S WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON |