Steering System Problem Symptoms Table

Steering. Corolla. Zre142 Aze141
Steering Column. Corolla. Zre142 Aze141

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
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Heavy steering
Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn)
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM0000015KU04TX.html
Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000001Y3B042X.html
Front suspension (Lower ball joint)
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM0000011DL04JX.html
Steering intermediate shaft
-
Steering column
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM0000029SZ02TX.html
Steering gear
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM0000029T705NX.html
Power steering ECU (for 2AZ-FE)
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000002XN605AX.html
Power steering ECU (for 2ZR-FE)
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000002XN605BX.html
Poor return
Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn)
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM0000015KU04TX.html
Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000001Y3B042X.html
Steering column
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM0000029SZ02TX.html
Steering gear
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM0000029T705NX.html
Power steering ECU (for 2AZ-FE)
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000002XN605AX.html
Power steering ECU (for 2ZR-FE)
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000002XN605BX.html
No free play or excessive play
Steering intermediate shaft
-
Steering gear
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM0000029T705NX.html
Knocking (or cranking) sound occurs when steering wheel turned while power steering is in operation
Steering intermediate shaft
-
Front suspension (Lower ball joint)
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM0000011DL04JX.html
Front axle hub (Hub bearing)
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000001IX204TX.html
Steering gear
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM0000029T705NX.html
Friction sound occurs when steering wheel turned during low-speed driving
Power steering motor
-
Steering column
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM0000029SZ02TX.html
High-pitched sound (squealing sound) occurs when steering wheel turned slowly with vehicle stopped
Power steering motor
-
Steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when steering wheel turned while vehicle stopped
Power steering motor
-
Steering column
COROLLA_ZRE142 RM0000029SZ02TX.html