
SR-2
STEERING - TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
SR13T-01
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 order. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Symptom Suspect Area See page
1. Tires (Improperly inflated) SA-2
2. Power steering fluid level (Low) SR-4
3. Drive belt (Loose) -
4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) SA-3
5. Steering system joints (Worn) -
Hard steering
6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) SA-30
SA-35
7. Steering column (Binding) -
8. Power steering gear -
9. PPS system SR-54
1. Tires (Improperly inflated) SA-2
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) SA-3
Poor return
3. Steering column (Binding) -
4. Power steering gear -
1. Steering system joints (Worn) -
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) SA-30
SA-35
Excessive play 3. Intermediate shaft, Universal joint, Sliding yoke (Worn) -
4. Front wheel bearing (Worn) SA-12
5. Power steering gear -
6. PPS system SR-54
1. Power steering fluid level (Low) SR-4
Abnormal noise 2. Steering system joints (Worn) -
3. Power steering gear -
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
Author : Date : 1886
SR-3
STEERING - POWER STEERING FLUID
POWER STEERING FLUID SR13U-01
BLEEDING
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(See page SR-4 )
2. JACK UP FRONT OF VEHICLE AND SUPPORT IT
WITH STANDS
3. TURN STEERING WHEEL
With the engine stopped, turn the steering wheel slowly from
lock to lock several times.
NOTICE:
Take care that some fluid remains in the oil reservoir.
4. LOWER VEHICLE
5. START ENGINE
Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
6. TURN STEERING WHEEL
(a) With the engine at idling, turn the steering wheel to left or
right full lock and keep it there for 2-3 seconds, then turn
the wheel to the opposite full lock and keep it there for 2-3
seconds.
(b) Repeat (a) several times.
7. STOP ENGINE
8. CHECK FOR FOAMING OR EMULSIFICATION
Normal Abnormal 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-4 )
R07281
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
Author : Date : 1887
SR-4
STEERING - POWER STEERING FLUID
SR13V-01
INSPECTION
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(a) Keep the vehicle level.
With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
If necessary, add fluid.
Fluid: ATF DEXRON