Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 T
Service Category: Steering Section: Steering Column
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM000002GX000GX
Title: STEERING COLUMN: STEERING SYSTEM: PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (2008 Sequoia)

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Steering System

Symptom

Suspected Area

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Hard steering

Tires (Improperly inflated)

TIRE / WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: INSPECTION (2008 Sequoia)

Power steering fluid level (Low)

POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 Sequoia)

Drive belt (Loose)(3UR-FE)

3UR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: DRIVE BELT: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)

Drive belt (Loose)(2UZ-FE)

2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: DRIVE BELT: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)

Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)

ALIGNMENT / HANDLING DIAGNOSIS: FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT: ADJUSTMENT (2008 Sequoia)

Steering system joints (Worn)

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Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)

FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM: INSPECTION (2008 Sequoia)

Steering column (Binding)

-

Power steering vane pump (2UZ-FE)

POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: VANE PUMP (for 2UZ-FE): REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)

Power steering vane pump (3UR-FE)

POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: VANE PUMP (for 3UR-FE): REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)

Power steering gear

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)

Poor return

Tires (Improperly inflated)

TIRE / WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: INSPECTION (2008 Sequoia)

Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)

ALIGNMENT / HANDLING DIAGNOSIS: FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT: ADJUSTMENT (2008 Sequoia)

Steering column (Binding)

-

Power steering gear

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)

Excessive play

Steering system joints (Worn)

-

Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)

FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM: INSPECTION (2008 Sequoia)

Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)

-

Front wheel bearing (Worn) (for 2WD)

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 Sequoia)

Front wheel bearing (Worn) (for 4WD)

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 Sequoia)

Power steering gear

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)

Abnormal noise

Power steering fluid level (Low)

POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 Sequoia)

Steering system joints (Worn)

-

Power steering vane pump (2UZ-FE)

POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: VANE PUMP (for 2UZ-FE): REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)

Power steering vane pump (3UR-FE)

POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: VANE PUMP (for 3UR-FE): REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)

Power steering gear

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)