Toyota Sequoia (2005). Manual - part 810

SR01T–07

SR–2

–

STEERING

TROUBLESHOOTING

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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 vane pump

9. Power steering gear

SA–3

SR–5

SR–3

SA–4

–

SA–86

–

SR–26

SR–37

Poor return

1. Tires (Improperly inflated)

2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)

3. Steering column (Binding)

4. Power steering gear

SA–3

SA–4

–

SR–37

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

–

SA–86

–

SA–21

SR–37

Abnormal noise

1. Power steering fluid level (Low)

2. Steering system joints (Worn)

3. Power steering vane pump

4. Power steering gear

SR–5

–

SR–26

SR–37

P06717

SR1F2–02

P06723

CORRECT

WRONG

WRONG

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DRIVE BELT

SR–3

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DRIVE BELT

INSPECTION

INSPECT DRIVE BELT
Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords, etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
HINT:
Cracks on the rib side of the belt are considered acceptable. If
the missing chunks from the ribs are found on the belt, it should
be replaced.

HINT:

”New belt” refers to a belt which has been used less than
5 minutes on a running engine.

”Used belt” refers to a belt which has been used on a run-
ning engine for 5 minutes or more.

After installing a belt, check that it fits properly in the
ribbed grooves.

Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not
slipped out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.

After installing a new belt, run the engine for about 5 min-
utes and recheck the belt tension.

SR01V–10

R07281

Normal

Abnormal

SR–4

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POWER STEERING FLUID

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POWER STEERING FLUID

BLEEDING

1.

CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page 

SR–5

)

2.

JACK UP FRONT OF VEHICLE AND SUPPORT IT
WITH STANDS

3.

TURN STEERING WHEEL

With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from lock to lock
several times.
4.

LOWER VEHICLE

5.

START ENGINE

Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
6.

TURN STEERING WHEEL

(a)

With the engine idling, turn the wheel left or right to the full
lock position and keep it there for 2 to 3 seconds, then turn
the wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it
there for 2 to 3 seconds.

(b)

Repeat (a) several times.

7.

STOP ENGINE

8.

CHECK FOR FOAMING OR EMULSIFICATION

If the system has to be bled twice specifically because of foam-
ing or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.
9.

CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page 

SR–5

)

R00427

HOT

COLD

SR01W–10

R07281

Normal

Abnormal

R10552

5 mm (0.20 in.)
or less

Engine Idling

Engine Stopped

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STEERING

POWER STEERING FLUID

SR–5

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INSPECTION

1.

CHECK FLUID LEVEL

(a)

Keep the vehicle level.

(b)

With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the reser-
voir.

If necessary, add fluid.

Fluid: ATF DEXRON

®

 II or III

HINT:
When the fluid is hot, check that the fluid level is within the HOT
range on the reservoir/reservoir cap dipstick.
If the fluid is cold, check that it is within the COLD range.
(c)

Start the engine and run at idle.

(d)

Turn the steering wheel from the lock position to the other
side of lock position several times to boost fluid tempera-
ture.
Fluid temperature: 80

°

C (176

°

F)

(e)

Check for foaming or emulsification.

If there is foaming or emulsification, bleed the air from the power
steering system (See page 

SR–4

).

(f)

With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the reser-
voir.

(g)

Stop the engine.

(h)

Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the
reservoir.
Maximum fluid level rise: 5 mm (0.20 in.)

If a problem is found, bleed the air from the power steering sys-
tem (See page 

SR–4

).

(i)

Check the fluid level.