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SR01T±07
SR±2
± STEERINGTROUBLESHOOTING
3229 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
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 the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hard steering
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Power steering fluid level (Low)
3. Drive belt (Loose)
4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Steering system joints (Worn)
6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
7. Steering column (Binding)
8. Power steering vane pump
9. Power steering gearSA±3
SR±5
SR±3
SA±4
±
SA±86
±
SR±26
SR±37
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Power steering gearSA±3
SA±4
±
SR±37
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
3. Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)
4. Front wheel bearing (Worn)
5. Power steering gear±
SA±86
±
SA±21
SR±37
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Power steering vane pump
4. Power steering gearSR±5
±
SR±26
SR±37
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SR01V±10
R07281
Normal Abnormal SR±4
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
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2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
POWER STEERING FLUID
BLEEDING
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page SR±5)
2. JACK UP FRONT OF VEHICLE AND SUPPORT IT
WITH STANDS
3. TURN STEERING WHEEL
With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from lock to lock
several times.
4. LOWER VEHICLE
5. START ENGINE
Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
6. TURN STEERING WHEEL
(a) With the engine idling, turn the wheel left or right to the full
lock position and keep it there for 2 to 3 seconds, then turn
the wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it
there for 2 to 3 seconds.
(b) Repeat (a) several times.
7. STOP ENGINE
8. CHECK FOR FOAMING OR EMULSIFICATION
If the system has to be bled twice specifically because of foam-
ing or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.
9. CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page SR±5)
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R00427
HOT
COLD
SR01W±10
R07281
Normal Abnormal
R10552
5 mm (0.20 in.)
or less
Engine Idling Engine Stopped
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
SR±5
3232 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
INSPECTION
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(a) Keep the vehicle level.
(b) With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the reser-
voir.
If necessary, add fluid.
Fluid: ATF DEXRON® II or III
HINT:
When the fluid is hot, check that the fluid level is within the HOT
range on the reservoir/reservoir cap dipstick.
If the fluid is cold, check that it is within the COLD range.
(c) Start the engine and run at idle.
(d) Turn the steering wheel from the lock position to the other
side of lock position several times to boost fluid tempera-
ture.
Fluid temperature: 80°C (176°F)
(e) Check for foaming or emulsification.
If there is foaming or emulsification, bleed the air from the power
steering system (See page SR±4).
(f) With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the reser-
voir.
(g) Stop the engine.
(h) Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the
reservoir.
Maximum fluid level rise: 5 mm (0.20 in.)
If a problem is found, bleed the air from the power steering sys-
tem (See page SR±4).
(i) Check the fluid level.
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F13254
INOUTAttachment
Pressure Feed Tube
SST
Z15498
Oil
Reservoir
PS Vane
Pump PS Gear
SST Closed
Z15499
Oil
Reservoir
PS Vane
Pump PS Gear
SST Open SR±6
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
3233 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
2. CHECK STEERING FLUID PRESSURE
(a) Remove the air cleaner assembly with the air cleaner
hose connected (See page SR±26).
(b) Disconnect the pressure feed tube from the PS vane
pump (See page SR±26).
(c) Connect SST, as shown in the illustration.
SST 09640±10010 (09641±01010, 09641±01030,
09641±01060)
NOTICE:
Check that the valve of the SST is in the open position.
(d) Bleed the power steering system (See page SR±4).
(e) Start the engine and run at idle.
(f) Turn the steering wheel from the lock position to the other
side of lock position several times to boost fluid tempera-
ture.
Fluid temperature: 80 °C (176 °F)
(g) With the engine idling, close the valve of the SST and ob-
serve the reading on the SST.
Minimum fluid pressure:
8,336 kPa (85 kgf/cm
2, 1,209 psi)
NOTICE:
Do not keep the valve closed for more than 10 se-
conds.
Do not let the fluid temperature become too high.
(h) With the engine idling, open the valve fully.
(i) Measure the fluid pressure at engine speeds of 1,000 rpm
and 3,000 rpm.
Difference in fluid pressure:
490 kPa (5 kgf/cm
2, 71 psi) or less
NOTICE:
Do not turn the steering wheel.
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Z15500
Oil
Reservoir
PS Vane
Pump PS Gear
SST Open Lock Position
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
SR±7
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2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
(j) With the engine idling and the valve fully opened, turn the
steering wheel left or right to the full lock position.
Minimum fluid pressure:
8,336 kPa (85 kgf/cm
2, 1,209 psi)
NOTICE:
Do not maintain the lock position for more than 10 se-
conds.
Do not let the fluid temperature become too high.
(k) Disconnect the SST.
SST 09640±10010 (09641±01010, 09641±01030,
09641±01060)
(l) Connect the pressure feed tube (See page SR±36).
(m) Install the air cleaner assembly with air cleaner hose (See
page SR±36).
(n) Bleed air from the power steering system
(See page SR±4).
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F06726Vacuum Hose
SR01X±08
SR±8
± STEERINGAIR CONTROL VALVE
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2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
AIR CONTROL VALVE
INSPECTION
1. TURN AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH OFF
2. CHECK IDLE±UP
(a) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(b) Fully turn the steering wheel.
(c) Check that the engine speed decrease when the vacuum
hose of the air control valve is pinched.
(d) Check that the engine speed increase when the hose is
released.
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R07653
SR01Y±11
R09732
± STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL
SR±9
3236 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
STEERING WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
(a) Stop the vehicle and face the tires straight ahead.
(b) Gently rock the steering wheel up and down with a finger,
and check the steering wheel free play.
Maximum free play: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
2. CHECK STEERING EFFORT
(a) Center the steering wheel.
(b) Remove the steering wheel pad (See page SR±12).
(c) Start the engine and run at idle.
(d) Measure the steering effort in both directions.
Steering effort (Reference):
4.9 N´m (50 kgf´cm, 43 in.´lbf)
HINT:
Check tire type, pressure and contact surface before making
your diagnosis.
(e) Tighten the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 50 N´m (510 kgf´cm, 37 ft´lbf)
(f) Install the steering wheel pad (See page SR±23).
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SR1HO±08
F16015
Steering Wheel
Masking Tape
Steering Column
Upper Cover
F16016
Steering Column
Upper Cover
Marked Line
Steering
Wheel
Masking
Tape
SR±10
± STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL
3237 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
REPAIR PROCEDURES
HINT:
This is the repair procedure for steering off center.
1. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER
(a) Apply masking tape on the top center of the steering
wheel and steering column upper cover.
(b) Drive the vehicle in a straight line for 100 meters at a
constant speed of 35 mph (56 km/h), and hold the steer-
ing wheel to maintain the course.
(c) Draw a line on the masking tape as shown in the illustra-
tion.