PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
Steering System
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
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Hard steering |
Tires (Improperly inflated) |
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Power steering fluid level (Low) |
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Drive belt (Loose) |
|
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
|
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Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
|
Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) |
|
|
Steering column (Binding) |
- |
|
Power steering vane pump |
|
|
Power steering gear |
|
|
Poor return |
Tires (Improperly inflated) |
|
Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
|
|
Steering column (Binding) |
- |
|
Power steering gear |
|
|
Excessive play |
Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) |
|
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Intermediate shaft, sliding yoke (Worn) |
- |
|
Front wheel bearing (Worn) |
|
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Power steering gear |
|
|
Abnormal noise |
Power steering fluid level (Low) |
|
Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
|
Power steering vane pump |
|
|
Power steering gear |
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Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands.
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE F ...
AUTO LSD system (2WD models)
The AUTO LSD system aids traction by using the traction control system to
control engine performance and braking when one of the rear wheels begins to
spin.
The system should be used only when wheel spinning occurs in a ditch or rough
surface.
System o ...