Toyota Camry Quiz
Steering column

Steering

In this manual: Steering column
Introduction — 61Audio & visual system — 16Automatic transmission / trans — 19Transmission revolution (ATM) — 1Shift lock system (ATM) — 1Brake — 20Clutch — 10Communication system — 4Cooling — 15Cruise control — 3Drive shaft / propeller shaft — 9Emission control — 8Engine control system — 12Engine hood/door — 7Exhaust — 3Exterior/interior trim — 14Front suspension — 9Fuel — 12Heater & air conditioner — 16Ignition — 8Instrument panel/meter — 7Intake — 7Lighting — 11Lubrication — 16Manual transmission/transaxle — 13Parking brake — 10Power steering — 7Rear suspension — 10Seat — 12Service specifications — 26Sliding roof/convertible — 4Starting & charging — 11Starting system (2AZ−FE)(From July, 2003) — 1Starting system (1MZ−FE/3MZ−FE) — 1Steering column — 6Theft deterrent & door lock — 9Tire & wheel — 4Windshield/windowglass/mirror — 5Back window glass — 1Power window control system — 1Power mirror control system — 1Inner rear view mirror assy — 1Windshield glass — 1Wiring — 1
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PRECAUTION 1. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ON STEERING SYSTEM

a. Care must be taken when replacing parts. Incorrect replacement may affect the performance of the steering system and result in a driving hazard.

2. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ON SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM

a. The CAMRY is equipped with SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) such as the driver airbag and front passenger airbag. Failure to carry out service operation in the correct sequence could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deploy during servicing, possibly leading to a serious accident. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts, inspection or replacement), be sure to read the precautionary notice for the supplemental restraint system

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

Symptom

Suspect Area
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 vane pump
  9. 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, 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 vane pump
  4. Power steering gear

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