Steering System Problem Symptoms Table

Steering. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40
Steering Column. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

Steering System -- Problem Symptoms Table


HINT:
  1. 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.
  2. Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.

STEERING SYSTEM
Symptom
Suspected Area
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Hard steering
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
CAMRY_ACV40 RM000000X9A03BX.html
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
CAMRY_ACV40 RM0000011DA02IX.html
3. Steering system joints (Worn)
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4. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
CAMRY_ACV40 RM0000011DL009X_01_0001.html
5. Steering column (Binding)
CAMRY_ACV40 RM000000WAD06GX.html
6. Power steering gear
CAMRY_ACV40 RM000001S2P026X.html
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
CAMRY_ACV40 RM000000X9A03BX.html
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
CAMRY_ACV40 RM0000011DA02IX.html
3. Steering column (Binding)
CAMRY_ACV40 RM000000WAD06GX.html
4. Power steering gear
CAMRY_ACV40 RM000001S2P026X.html
Excessive free play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
-
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
CAMRY_ACV40 RM0000011DL009X_01_0001.html
3. Intermediate shaft, universal joint, sliding yoke (Worn)
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4. Front wheel bearing (Worn)
CAMRY_ACV40 RM000001IX202XX.html
5. Power steering gear
CAMRY_ACV40 RM000001S2P026X.html
Abnormal noise
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
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2. Power steering gear
CAMRY_ACV40 RM000001S2P026X.html