Toyota 4Runner: Problem Symptoms Table

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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.

Axle System

Symptom	Suspected Area	See page
Vehicle unstable	Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
	Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
	Steering linkage (Loosen or worn)	-
	Hub bearing (Worn) for 2WD
	Hub bearing (Worn) for 4WD
	Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken)	-
	Suspension parts (Worn)	-
Front wheel shimmy	Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
	Wheel (Out of balance)
	Front shock absorber (Worn)
	Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
	Upper ball joint (Worn)
	Lower ball joint (Worn)
	Hub bearing (Worn) for 2WD
	Hub bearing (Worn) for 4WD
	Steering linkage (Loose or worn)	-
Rear wheel shimmy	Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
	Wheel (Out of balance)
	Rear shock absorber (Worn) w/ REAS
	Rear shock absorber (Worn) w/o REAS
	Rear axle shaft (Worn)

Axle System

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