Page text (OCR transcript)
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
