POWER 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.

Power Steering System
Symptom	Suspected Area	See Page
Hard steering	Tires (Improperly inflated)
	Power steering fluid level (Low)
	Drive belt (Loose) for 1GR-FE
	Drive belt (Loose) for 1UR-FE
	Drive belt (Loose) for 3UR-FE
	Drive belt (Loose) for 1VD-FTV (without DPF)
	Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
	Steering system joints (Worn)	-
	Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
	Steering column (Binding)	-
	Pressure feed tube assembly with relief valve (Abnormal relief valve)	-
	Power steering vane pump for 1GR-FE
	Power steering vane pump for 1UR-FE
	Power steering vane pump for 1VD-FTV (without DPF)
	Power steering vane pump for 3UR-FE
	Power steering gear
Poor return	Tires (Improperly inflated)
	Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
	Steering column (Binding)	-
	Power steering gear
Excessive play	Steering system joints (Worn)	-
	Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
	Intermediate shaft, sliding yoke (Worn)	-
	Front wheel bearing (Worn)
	Power steering gear
Abnormal noise	Power steering fluid level (Low)
	Steering system joints (Worn)	-
	Power steering vane pump for 1GR-FE
	Power steering vane pump for 1UR-FE
	Power steering vane pump for 1VD-FTV (without DPF)
	Power steering vane pump for 3UR-FE
	Power steering gear