Toyota 4Runner: Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, 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.
Front Suspension System|
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
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Bottoming |
Vehicle (overloaded) |
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Front coil spring (weak) |
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Front shock absorber (worn) |
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Sways/pitches |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Stabilizer bar (bent or broken) |
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Front shock absorber (worn) |
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Wheel shimmy |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheel (out of balance) |
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Front shock absorber (worn) |
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Wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Front upper arm ball joint (worn) |
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Front lower arm ball joint (worn) |
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Front hub bearing (loose or worn) for 2WD |
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Front hub bearing (loose or worn) for 4WD |
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Steering linkage (loose or worn) |
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Steering gear (out of adjustment or broken) |
- |
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Abnormal tire wear |
Tire (improperly inflated) |
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Wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Front shock absorber (worn) |
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Suspension parts (worn) |
- |
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On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT VEHICLE HEIGHT
NOTICE:
Perform the calibration on a level surface.
Perform the calibration with the vehicle empty.
Make sure that the wheels are on the ground and facing straight ahead.
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Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, som ...
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