Steering System Problem Symptoms Table

Steering System -- Problem Symptoms Table


HINT:
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.

Steering System
Symptom
Suspected Area
See page
Hard steering
Tires (Improperly inflated)
LandCruiser RM000003DGS00UX.html
Power steering fluid level (Low) for 1GR-FE
LandCruiser RM0000048OM00GX.html
Power steering fluid level (Low) for 1KD-FTV
LandCruiser RM0000048P0007X.html
Power steering fluid level (Low) for 5L-E
LandCruiser RM0000048OY007X.html
Power steering fluid level (Low) for 2TR-FE
LandCruiser RM0000048OZ00BX.html
Power steering fluid level (Low) for 1GD-FTV
LandCruiser RM0000048P0008X.html
Drive belt (Loose) for 1GR-FE
LandCruiser RM000001ZYL02MX.html
Drive belt (Loose) for 5L-E
LandCruiser RM000001KYZ00HX.html
Drive belt (Loose) for 2TR-FE
LandCruiser RM000003V6X00XX.html
Drive belt (Loose) for 1GD-FTV

Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
LandCruiser RM000001V4302KX.html
Steering system joints (Worn)
-
Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
LandCruiser RM00000455H00MX.html
Steering column (Binding)
-
Power steering vane pump for 1GR-FE
LandCruiser RM000001A1Q04HX.html
Power steering vane pump for 1KD-FTV
LandCruiser RM000000WNS00BX.html
Power steering vane pump for 5L-E
LandCruiser RM000000WNY00DX.html
Power steering vane pump for 2TR-FE
LandCruiser RM0000016D601RX.html
Power steering vane pump for 1GD-FTV

Power steering gear
LandCruiser RM0000039TB01OX.html
Poor return
Tires (Improperly inflated)
LandCruiser RM000003DGS00UX.html
Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
LandCruiser RM000001V4302KX.html
Steering column (Binding)
-
Power steering gear
LandCruiser RM0000039TB01OX.html
Excessive play
Steering system joints (Worn)
-
Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
LandCruiser RM00000455H00MX.html
Intermediate shaft, sliding yoke (Worn)
-
Front wheel bearing (Worn)
LandCruiser RM000001IWW05VX.html
Power steering gear
LandCruiser RM0000039TB01OX.html
Abnormal noise
Power steering fluid level (Low) for 1GR-FE
LandCruiser RM0000048OM00GX.html
Power steering fluid level (Low) for 1KD-FTV
LandCruiser RM0000048P0007X.html
Power steering fluid level (Low) for 5L-E
LandCruiser RM0000048OY007X.html
Power steering fluid level (Low) for 2TR-FE
LandCruiser RM0000048OZ00BX.html
Power steering fluid level (Low) for 1GD-FTV

Steering system joints (Worn)
-
Power steering vane pump for 1GR-FE
LandCruiser RM000001A1Q04HX.html
Power steering vane pump for 1KD-FTV
LandCruiser RM000000WNS00BX.html
Power steering vane pump for 5L-E
LandCruiser RM000000WNY00DX.html
Power steering vane pump for 2TR-FE
LandCruiser RM0000016D601RX.html
Power steering vane pump for 1GD-FTV

Power steering gear
LandCruiser RM0000039TB01OX.html