Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM0000018JO00BX
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: STEERING COLUMN: STEERING SYSTEM: PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. 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.

Steering system

Symptom

Suspected Area

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Hard steering

1. Tires (Improperly inflated)

2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; TIRE AND WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: INSPECTION

2. Power steering fluid level (Low)

2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; POWER STEERING: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION+

3. Drive belt (Loose)

2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: DRIVE BELT: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)

2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT: ADJUSTMENT

5. Steering system joints (Worn)

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6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)

2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM: INSPECTION

7. Steering column (Binding)

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8. Power steering gear

2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; POWER STEERING: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Poor return

1. Tires (Improperly inflated)

2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; TIRE AND WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: INSPECTION

2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)

2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT: ADJUSTMENT

3. Steering column (Binding)

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4. Power steering gear

2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; POWER STEERING: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Excessive play

1. Steering system joints (Worn)

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2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)

2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM: INSPECTION

3. Intermediate shaft, Universal joint, Sliding yoke (Worn)

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4. Front wheel bearing (Worn)

2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

5. Power steering gear

2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; POWER STEERING: POWER STEERING GEAR: INSPECTION

Abnormal noise

1. Power steering fluid level (Low)

2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; POWER STEERING: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

2. Steering system joints

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3. Power steering gear

2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; POWER STEERING: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION