PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
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Steering is heavy. |
Front tires (Improperly inflated, unevenly worn) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Front suspension (Lower ball joint) |
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Power steering gear (for 2GR-FE) |
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Power steering gear (for 1AR-FE) |
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Steering column assembly |
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Torque sensor (Built into steering column assembly) |
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Power steering motor |
- |
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Speed sensor |
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Skid control ECU (Built into brake actuator) |
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Battery and power source system |
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Power steering ECU power source voltage and relay |
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Power steering ECU assembly |
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Poor return |
Front tires (Improperly inflated, unevenly worn) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Steering column assembly |
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Power steering ECU assembly |
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Excessive free play |
Front tires (Improperly inflated, unevenly worn) |
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Front suspension (Lower ball joint) |
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Intermediate shaft, universal joint, sliding yoke (Worn) |
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Front wheel bearing (Worn) |
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Steering effort differs between right and left or is uneven. |
Rotation angle sensor initialization and torque sensor zero point calibration |
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Front tires (Improperly inflated, unevenly worn) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Front suspension (Lower ball joint) |
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Power steering gear (for 2GR-FE) |
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Power steering gear (for 1AR-FE) |
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Torque sensor (Built into steering column assembly) |
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Steering column assembly |
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Power steering motor |
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Power steering ECU assembly |
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While driving, steering effort does not change in accordance with vehicle speed or the steering wheel does not return properly. |
Front suspension (Lower ball joint) |
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Speed sensor |
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Skid control ECU (Built into brake actuator) |
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Combination meter |
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Torque sensor (Built into steering column assembly) |
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Power steering motor |
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Power steering gear (for 2GR-FE) |
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Power steering gear (for 1AR-FE) |
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Power steering ECU assembly |
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A knocking (or cranking) sound occurs when turning the steering wheel while power steering is operating. |
Front suspension (Lower ball joint) |
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Steering intermediate shaft |
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Power steering gear (for 2GR-FE) |
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Power steering gear (for 1AR-FE) |
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Noise occurs when turning the steering wheel during low speed driving. |
Power steering gear (for 2GR-FE) |
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Power steering gear (for 1AR-FE) |
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Steering column assembly |
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Power steering ECU assembly |
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High-pitched sounds (squeaking) occur when turning the steering wheel slowly with the vehicle stopped. |
Power steering gear (for 2GR-FE) |
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Power steering gear (for 1AR-FE) |
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Power steering motor |
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The steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. |
Power steering gear (for 2GR-FE) |
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Power steering gear (for 1AR-FE) |
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Steering column assembly |
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PS warning light remains on. |
Proceed to PS warning light remains on |
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Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See page
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CD cannot be Inserted / Played or CD is Ejected Right After Insertion
PROCEDURE
1.
CHECK IF A PROPER CD IS INSERTED
(a) Make sure that the CD is an audio CD or a CD with an MP3, WMA or AAC file,
and that it is not deformed, flawed, stained, deteriorated or otherwise defective.
OK:
CD is nor ...
Reassembly
REASSEMBLY
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the cylinder head sub-assembly
(See page ).
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL SPARK PLUG TUBE
HINT:
When using a new cylinder head, the spark plug tubes must be r ...