Steering System Problem Symptoms Table

Steering System -- Problem Symptoms Table


HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. 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
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Hard steering
1. Tires (improperly inflated)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MW00GX.html
2. Power steering fluid level (low)
Toyota Fortuner RM00000138600OX.html
3. Drive belt (loose) for 1GR-FE
Toyota Fortuner RM000000YN5003X.html
4. Drive belt (loose) for 1KD-FTV
Toyota Fortuner RM000001X4W000X.html
5. Front wheel alignment (incorrect)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MX01JX.html
6. Steering system joints (worn)
-
7. Suspension arm ball joints (worn)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010OS002X.html
8. Steering column (binding)
-
9. Power steering vane pump for 1GR-FE
Toyota Fortuner RM00000168L003X.html
10. Power steering vane pump for 1KD-FTV
Toyota Fortuner RM0000016A1004X.html
11. Power steering link
Toyota Fortuner RM000001644003X.html
Poor return
1. Tires (improperly inflated)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MW00GX.html
2. Front wheel alignment (incorrect)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MX01JX.html
3. Steering column (binding)
-
4. Power steering link
Toyota Fortuner RM000001644003X.html
Excessive free play
1. Steering system joints (worn)
-
2. Suspension arm ball joints (worn)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010OS002X.html
3. Intermediate shaft, sliding yoke (worn)
-
4. Front wheel bearing (worn)
Toyota Fortuner RM00000112N004X.html
5. Power steering link
Toyota Fortuner RM000001644003X.html
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (low)
Toyota Fortuner RM00000138600OX.html
2. Steering system joints (worn)
-
3. Power steering vane pump for 1GR-FE
Toyota Fortuner RM00000168L003X.html
5. Power steering vane pump for 1KD-FTV
Toyota Fortuner RM0000016A1004X.html
6. Power steering link
Toyota Fortuner RM000001644003X.html