Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
| Symptom | Suspected area | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Hard steering | Tires (Improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Power steering fluid level (Low) | POWER STEERING SYSTEM | |
| Drive belt (Loose) | POWER STEERING SYSTEM | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (2WD) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (4WD) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM | |
| Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) (2WD) | INSPECTION | |
| Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) (4WD) | INSPECTION | |
| Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| Vane pump | VANE PUMP | |
| Power steering link (2WD) | POWER STEERING LINK (FOR 2WD) | |
| Power steering link (4WD) | POWER STEERING LINK (FOR 2WD) | |
| Poor return | Tires (Improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (2WD) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (4WD) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| Power steering link (2WD) | POWER STEERING LINK (FOR 2WD) | |
| Power steering link (4WD) | POWER STEERING LINK (FOR 4WD) | |
| Excessive play | Steering system joints (Worn) | - |
| Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) (2WD) | INSPECTION | |
| Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) (4WD) | INSPECTION | |
| Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn) | - | |
| Front wheel bearing (Worn) | - | |
| Power steering link (2WD) | POWER STEERING LINK (FOR 2WD) | |
| Power steering link (4WD) | POWER STEERING LINK (FOR 4WD) | |
| Abnormal noise | Power steering fluid level (Low) | POWER STEERING SYSTEM |
| Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| Vane pump | VANE PUMP | |
| Power steering link (2WD) | POWER STEERING LINK (FOR 2WD) | |
| Power steering link (4WD) | POWER STEERING LINK (FOR 4WD) |