SR–2 STEERING – TROUBLESHOOTING PRECAUTION • Care must be taken to replace parts properly because they could affect the performance of the steering system and result in a driving hazard. • The steering wheel pad has an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag built in, so take all due precautions when handling it. For more details, see the RS section. TROUBLESHOOTING Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, repair or replace these parts. See page SA-3 SA-4 SR-7 | | SA-27 SA-30 | | | SR-49 SR-47 SA-16 Parts Name Tires (improperly inflated) Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) Fluid level (Low) Drive belt (Loose) Steering system joints (Worn) Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) Steering column (Binding) Sliding yoke (Worn) Steering gear housing Solenoid valve Electronic control Front wheel bearing (Worn) Trouble Hard steering 1 4 2 3 5 6 7 10 8 9 Poor return 1 2 3 4 Excessive play 1 2 3 5 4 Abnormal noise 1 2 3