SR–2STEERING COLUMN – STEERING SYSTEM
SR
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem. Likely causes of the problem are indicated in
descending order. Check each suspected area in order.
Repair or replace the faulty parts or perform adjustments as
necessary.
STEERING SYSTEM
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
(a) Stop the vehicle and face the tires straight ahead.
(b) Rock the steering wheel gently up and down with
your hand, check the steering wheel freeplay.
Maximum freeplay:
30 mm (1.18 in.)
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Hard steeringTires (Improperly inflated)TW-2
Power steering fluid level (Low)PS-2
Drive belt (Loose) -
Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)SP-4
Steering system joints (Worn) -
Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)SP-24
Steering column (Binding)SR-6
Power steering vane pumpPS-9
Power steering gearPS-24
Poor returnTires (Improperly inflated)TW-2
Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)SP-4
Steering column (Binding) -
Power steering gearPS-24
Excessive playSteering system joints (Worn) -
Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)SP-24
Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn) -
Front wheel bearing (Worn)AH-5
Power steering gearPS-24
Abnormal noisePower steering fluid level (Low)PS-2
Steering system joints (Worn) -
Power steering vane pumpPS-9
Power steering gearPS-24
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PS–2POWER STEERING – POWER STEERING SYSTEM
PS
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem. Likely causes of the problem are indicated in
descending order. Check each suspected area in order.
Repair or replace the faulty parts or perform adjustments as
necessary.
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT
(a) Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear,
frayed cords, etc.
If any defect is found, replace the drive belt.
HINT:
Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered
acceptable. Replace the belt if there are any
missing ribs.
2. CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
(a) Keep the vehicle level.
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Hard steeringTires (Improperly inflated)TW-2
Power steering fluid level (Low)PS-2
Drive belt (Loose) -
Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)SP-4
Steering system joints (Worn) -
Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)SP-24
Steering column (Binding)SR-6
Power steering vane pumpPS-9
Power steering gearPS-24
Poor returnTires (Improperly inflated)TW-2
Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)SP-4
Steering column (Binding)SR-6
Power steering gearPS-24
Excessive playSteering system joints (Worn) -
Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)SP-24
Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn) -
Front wheel bearing (Worn)AH-5
Power steering gearPS-24
Abnormal noisePower steering fluid level (Low)PS-2
Steering system joints (Worn) -
Power steering vane pumpPS-9
Power steering gearPS-24
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