2oo8 toyota tacoma steering problems - 2008 Toyota Tacoma

Possibly an errant theft alarm??

You could have air in the system, does your truck have rack and pinoin sterring? IF so it could be going out, hope this helps.

The 2004 Tacoma has 2 fuse boxes. One under the hood and one under the steering wheel. The one under the hood has a removal tool + spare fuses. The one under the steering wheel has a diagram which tells you what fuse does what.

I'm inclined to believe that your power steering pump is low on fluid or bad.

Squealing can come from any belt slipping or an accessory like the power steering pump being worn out.

Good luck, to you.

Take it to sears auto or a good alignment shop and let them check it out. Pitman arm or end links may be going bad.

YOU ADJUST POWER STEERING BELT TENSION BY LOOSEN THE LOCKBOLT AND ADJUSTING BOLT TO IDLER PULLEY.

Assuming you have a known GOOD pump that was replaced. Try turning the wheel right then left while keeping an eye on the fluid level in the pump reservoir.
Probably have air in the system.

I had this problem and it was the rack bushings. I replaced them with Energy suspension ones. Toyota does not sell bushing for it, they sell the complete rack. You can check it by getting someone the turn the sterring wheel when its running. bend down next to the truck and watch the rack if this is the problem you will see the rack moving on the bushings.

left of steering column almost behind fuse box way at the top you have to stick your head under there with a flash light to see it but it's there.