RM36D0EC _55 Steering _083084 STEERING COLUMN _0402689 STEERING SYSTEM T

STEERING COLUMN  STEERING SYSTEM  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  


HINT:
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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.

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Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.



Steering System
Symptom Suspected Area Link
Heavy steering Front tires (improperly inflated, unevenly worn) Click here
Front wheel alignment (incorrect) Click here
Front suspension (Lower ball joint) Click here
Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly Click here
Steering column assembly Click here
Battery and power source circuit for M20C-FKS:Click here
for M20D-FKS:Click here
for A25B-FXS:Click here
for A25D-FXS:Click here
for A25F-FXS:Click here
Power steering ECU (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) Click here
Vehicle condition (Steering wheel is turned from left to right repeatedly with vehicle stopped or heavy load is continuously applied to vehicle) Click here
Steering effort differs between right and left or is uneven Power steering motor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) Click here
Front tires (improperly inflated, unevenly worn) Click here
Front wheel alignment (incorrect) Click here
Front suspension (Lower ball joint) Click here
Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly Click here
Steering column assembly Click here
Power steering ECU (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) Click here
While driving, steering effort does not change in accordance with vehicle speed, or steering wheel does not return to its centered position easily Power steering motor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) Click here
Front tires (improperly inflated, unevenly worn) Click here
Front wheel alignment (incorrect) Click here
Combination meter assembly Click here
Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly Click here
Steering column assembly Click here
Front suspension (Lower ball joint) Click here
Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly) for HV model:Click here
for Gasoline model:Click here
Speed sensor for HV model:Click here
for Gasoline model:Click here
Torque sensor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) Click here
Power steering ECU (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) Click here
CAN communication system for GTMC Made HV Model:Click here
for SFTM Made HV Model:Click here
for GTMC Made Gasoline Model:Click here
for SFTM Made Gasoline Model:Click here
Knocking or clunking sound occurs when turning steering wheel back and forth while power steering is in operation Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly Click here
Steering column assembly Click here
Steering intermediate shaft assembly Click here
Front suspension (Lower ball joint) Click here
Friction sounds occur when turning steering wheel during low speed driving Power steering motor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) Click here
Steering column assembly Click here
Spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly Click here
Steering column cover contacting steering wheel assembly Click here
High-pitched sound (squeaking) occurs when turning steering wheel slowly with vehicle stopped Power steering motor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) Click here
Steering wheel installation (incorrect) Click here
Steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when turning steering wheel from lock to lock Power steering motor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) Click here
Steering column assembly Click here
Steering wheel installation (incorrect) Click here