Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely causes of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS
| Symptom |
Suspected Area |
Action |
| Hard steering |
- Tires (Improperly inflated)
- Power steering fluid level (Low)
- Drive belt (Loose)
- Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
- Steering system joints (Worn)
- Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
- Steering column (Binding)
- Power steering vane pump
- Power steering gear
|
- WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM
- ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
- ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
- ADJUSTMENT
- -
- BALL JOINTS
- OVERHAUL
-
- OVERHAUL
|
| Poor return |
- Tires (Improperly inflated)
- Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
- Steering column (Binding)
- Power steering gear
|
- WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM
- ADJUSTMENT
- -
- OVERHAUL
|
| Excessive free play |
- Steering system joints (Worn)
- Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
- Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)
- Front wheel bearing (Worn)
- Power steering gear
|
- -
- BALL JOINTS
- -
- WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
- OVERHAUL
|
| Abnormal noise |
- Power steering fluid level (Low)
- Steering system joints (Worn)
- Power steering vane pump
- Power steering gear
|
- ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
- -
-
- OVERHAUL
|