cardiagn.com Last Modified: 6-7-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM0000018MP000X Model Year Start: 2006 Model: Land Cruiser Prod Date Range: [05/2005 - ] Title: POWER STEERING: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE; 2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 - ] PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE HINT: Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. 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. SYMPTOM SUSPECTED AREA SEE 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 gear Poor return 1. Tires (Improperly inflated) 2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) 3. Steering column (Binding) - 4. Power steering gear Excessive play 1. Steering system joints (Worn) - 2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) 3. Intermediate shaft, Universal joint, Sliding yoke (Worn) - 4. Front wheel bearing (Worn) 5. Power steering gear Abnormal noise 1. Power steering fluid level (Low) 2. Steering system joints (Worn) - 3. Power steering gear