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# POWER STEERING SYSTEM > PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

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Symptom | Suspected area | See page
Hard steering | 1. Tires (improperly inflated) | Click here
2. Power steering fluid level (low) | Click here
3. Drive belt (loose) TR Series Engine | Click here
3. Drive belt (loose) 1GR-FE | Click here
3. Drive belt (loose) KD Series Engine | Click here
4. Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | Click here
5. Steering system joints (worn) | -
6. Suspension arm ball joints (worn) 2WD | Click here
6. Suspension arm ball joints (worn) 4WD | Click here
7. Steering column (binding) | -
8. Power steering vane pump TR Series Engine | Click here
8. Power steering vane pump 1GR-FE | Click here
8. Power steering vane pump KD Series Engine | Click here
9. Power steering link assembly | Click here
Poor return | 1. Tires (improperly inflated) | Click here
2. Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | Click here
3. Steering column (binding) | -
4. Power steering link assembly | Click here
Excessive free play | 1. Steering system joints (worn) | -
2. Suspension arm ball joints (worn) 2WD | Click here
2. Suspension arm ball joints (worn) 4WD | Click here
3. Intermediate shaft, sliding yoke (worn) | -
4. Front wheel bearing (worn) 2WD | Click here
4. Front wheel bearing (worn) 4WD | Click here
5. Power steering link assembly | Click here
Abnormal noise | 1. Power steering fluid level (low) | Click here
2. Steering system joints (worn) | -
3. Power steering vane pump TR Series Engine | Click here
3. Power steering vane pump 1GR-FE | Click here
3. Power steering vane pump KD Series Engine | Click here
4. Power steering link assembly | Click here