Toyota 4Runner: Rear Suspension System
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.
Rear Suspension System|
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
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Wander/pulls |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Suspension parts (worn) |
- |
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Bottoming |
Vehicle (overloaded) |
- |
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Rear coil spring (weak) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/ REAS) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/o REAS) |
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Sways/pitches |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Stabilizer bar (bent or broken) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/ REAS) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/o REAS) |
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Wheel shimmy |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheel (out of balance) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/ REAS) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/o REAS) |
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Abnormal tire wear |
Tire (improperly inflated) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/ REAS) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/o REAS) |
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Suspension parts (worn) |
- |
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Rear Stabilizer Bar(w/o Kdss)
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and ...
Rear Upper Arm
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
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. ...
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Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM BUSH LH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the front and rear sides.
(a) Using a hammer and chisel, strike and bend the entire flange of the
upper arm bush as shown in the illustratio ...
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