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 |
See page |
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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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Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable
is reconnected (See page ).
2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-AS ...
Reassembly
REASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL BACK DOOR UPPER DAMPER STAY BRACKET LH
2. INSTALL BACK DOOR UPPER DAMPER STAY BRACKET RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
3. INSTALL BACK DOOR STAY BOLT (for LH Side)
4. INSTALL BACK DOOR STAY BOLT ( ...
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