Problem Symptoms Table
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. If necessary, repair or replace the faulty parts.
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SYMPTOM CHART
| Symptom | Suspected area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Hard steering | Tires (Improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Steering column assembly (Binding) (for Power tilt and power telescopic) | STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (FOR POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC) | |
| Steering column assembly (Binding) (for Manual tilt) | STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (FOR MANUAL TILT) | |
| Power steering link assembly | REMOVAL | |
| Poor return | Tires (Improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Steering column assembly (Binding) (for Power tilt and power telescopic) | STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (FOR POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC) | |
| Steering column assembly (Binding) (for Manual tilt) | STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (FOR MANUAL TILT) | |
| Power steering link assembly | REMOVAL | |
| Excessive free play | Steering system joints (Worn) | - |
| Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Intermediate shaft, sliding yoke (Worn) | - | |
| Front wheel bearing (Worn) | REMOVAL | |
| Power steering link assembly | PS-6B | |
| Abnormal noise | Steering system joints (Worn) | - |
| Power steering link assembly | REMOVAL |
HINT:
When the problem occurs in the power tilt and power telescopic steering column, refer to the "POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN ".