Steering Column. Steering System Problem Symptoms Table

Steering. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

Steering Column. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

Steering System -- Problem Symptoms Table

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Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. 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 lock system
Symptom	Suspected Area	See page
Steering lock cannot be deactivated (Engine cannot be started)	1. Steering lock actuator	RAV4_ACA30 RM000001T1J00NX.html
	2. Certification ECU	-
	3. Main body ECU	-
	4. Wire harness connector	RAV4_ACA30 RM000001T17002X.html
	5. LIN communication system	RAV4_ACA30 RM000001VYG004X.html
Steering lock does not activate	1. Steering lock actuator	RAV4_ACA30 RM000001T1H002X.html
	2. Certification ECU	-
	3. Main body ECU	-
	4. Wire harness connector	RAV4_ACA30 RM000001T1H002X.html
	5. LIN communication system	RAV4_ACA30 RM000001VYG004X.html

Steering system
Symptom	Suspected Area	See page
Hard steering	1. Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn)	RAV4_ACA30 RM000001Y9S003X.html
	2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)	RAV4_ACA30 RM00000227W003X.html
	3. Front suspension (Lower ball joint)	RAV4_ACA30 RM0000022V9001X.html
	4. Steering intermediate shaft	RAV4_ACA30 RM000000UCZ01WX.html
	5. Steering column	RAV4_ACA30 RM000000UCZ01WX.html
	6. Steering gear	RAV4_ACA30 RM000000UNK026X.html
	7. Power steering ECU	RAV4_ACA30 RM000000UNH01QX.html
Poor return	1. Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn)	RAV4_ACA30 RM000001Y9S003X.html
	2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)	RAV4_ACA30 RM00000227W003X.html
	3. Steering column	RAV4_ACA30 RM000000UCZ01WX.html
	4. Steering gear	RAV4_ACA30 RM000000UNK026X.html
	5. Power steering ECU	RAV4_ACA30 RM000000UNH01QX.html
No free play or excessive play	1. Steering intermediate shaft	RAV4_ACA30 RM000000UCZ01WX.html
No free play or excessive play	2. Steering gear	RAV4_ACA30 RM000000UNK026X.html
Knocking (or clunking) sound occurs when steering wheel turned while power steering in operation	1. Steering intermediate shaft	RAV4_ACA30 RM000000UCZ01WX.html
	2. Front suspension (Lower ball joint)	RAV4_ACA30 RM0000022V9001X.html
	3. Front axle hub (Hub bearing)	RAV4_ACA30 RM00000227J00IX.html
	4. Steering gear	RAV4_ACA30 RM000000UNK026X.html
Friction sound occurs when steering wheel turned during low speed driving	1. Power steering motor	RAV4_ACA30 RM000000UCZ01WX.html
	2. Steering column	RAV4_ACA30 RM000000UCZ01WX.html
High-pitched sound (squealing sound) occurs when steering wheel turned slowly with vehicle stopped	1. Power steering motor	RAV4_ACA30 RM000000UCZ01WX.html
Steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when steering wheel turned while vehicle stopped	1. Power steering motor	RAV4_ACA30 RM000000UCZ01WX.html
	2. Steering column	RAV4_ACA30 RM000000UCZ01WX.html