Power Steering System Problem Symptoms Table

Power 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.

Power steering system
Symptom
Suspected Area
See page
Hard steering
1. Tires (improperly inflated)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MW006X.html
2. Power steering fluid level (low)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001386009X_01_0003.html
3. Drive belt (loose) for 1GR-FE
Toyota Fortuner RM000000YN5003X.html
4. Drive belt (loose) for 1KD-FTV
Toyota Fortuner RM000001X4W000X.html
5. Drive belt (loose) for 5L-E
Toyota Fortuner RM000001KYZ001X.html
6. Drive belt (loose) for 2TR-FE
Toyota Fortuner RM000000YN6009X.html
7. Front wheel alignment (incorrect)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MX009X.html
8. Steering system joints (worn)
-
9. Suspension arm ball joints (worn)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010OS002X.html
10. Power steering vane pump for 1GR-FE
Toyota Fortuner RM00000168L003X.html
11. Power steering vane pump for 1KD-FTV
Toyota Fortuner RM0000016A1004X.html
12. Power steering vane pump for 5L-E
Toyota Fortuner RM000000WNY002X.html
13. Power steering vane pump for 2TR-FE
Toyota Fortuner RM0000016D6004X.html
14. Power steering link assembly
Toyota Fortuner RM000001643003X.html
Poor return
1. Tires (improperly inflated)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MW006X.html
2. Front wheel alignment (incorrect)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MX009X.html
3. Steering column (binding)
-
4. Power steering link
Toyota Fortuner RM000001643003X.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 RM000001643003X.html
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (low)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001386009X.html
2. Steering system joints (worn)
-
3. Power steering vane pump for 1GR-FE
Toyota Fortuner RM00000168L003X.html
4. Power steering vane pump for 1KD-FTV
Toyota Fortuner RM0000016A1004X.html
5. Power steering vane pump for 5L-E
Toyota Fortuner RM000000WNY002X.html
6. Power steering vane pump for 2TR-FE
Toyota Fortuner RM0000016D6004X.html
7. Power steering link
Toyota Fortuner RM000001643003X.html