PRECAUTIONS • Care must be taken to replace parts properly because they could affect the performance of the steering system and result in a driving hazard. • (USA) The steering wheel pad has an airbag built in, so take all due precautions when handling it. For more details, see the SRS AIRBAG section. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem | Possible cause | Remedy | Page Hard steering | Tires improperly inflated | Inflate tires to proper pressure | FA-3 | Excessive caster | Check front wheel alignment | FA-3 | Steering system joints worn | Replace steering system joints | SR-57 | Ball joints worn | Inspect upper and lower ball joints | FA-21 | Steering column binding | Inspect steering column | SR-4 | Steering gear out of adjustment or broken | Adjust or repair steering gear | SR-57 | Power steering belt loose | Adjust belt tension | SR-40 | Fluid level in reservoir low | Check reservoir oil level | SR-40 | Power steering unit faulty | Check power steering unit | SR-40 | Solenoid valve faulty | Inspect solenoid valve | SR-94 | Electronic control faulty | Inspect electronic control | SR-90 Poor return | Tires improperly inflated | Inflate tires to proper pressure | FA-3 | Wheel alignment incorrect | Check front wheel alignment | FA-3 | Steering column binding | Inspect steering column | SR-4 | Steering gear out of adjustment or broken | Adjust or repair steering gear | SR-57 Excessive play | Front hub bearing worn | Replace front hub bearing | FA-8 | Main shaft yoke or intermediate shaft yoke worn | Replace main shaft or intermediate shaft | | Ball joints worn | Inspect upper and lower ball joints | FA-21 | Steering system joints worn | Replace steering system joints | SR-57 | Steering gear out of adjustment or broken | Adjust or repair steering gear | SR-57 Abnormal noise | Steering linkage loose | Tighten steering linkage | | Steering system joints worn | Replace steering system joints | SR-57 | Steering gear out of adjustment or broken | Adjust or repair steering gear | SR-57