Problem Symptoms Table
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HINT:
Use PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE to help you find the cause of the problem.
The numbers indicate the ranked order of probability of each of the possible causes. Check each part in the order suggested. If necessary, replace these applicable parts.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
| Symptom | Suspected area | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Bottoming | 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) | - |
| 2. Front coil spring (Weak) (2WD) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 2WD) | |
| 3. Front coil spring (Weak) (4WD and Pre-Runner) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 4. Rear leaf spring | REAR LEAF SPRING | |
| 5. Front shock absorber (Worn) (2WD) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 6. Front shock absorber (Worn) (4WD and Pre-Runner) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 7. Rear shock absorber (Worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Swaying/pitching | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Front stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) (2WD) | FRONT STABILIZER BAR (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 3. Front stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) (4WD and Pre-Runner) | FRONT STABILIZER BAR (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 4. Rear stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) (Sport Suspension Package) | REAR STABILIZER BAR (for Sport Suspension Package) | |
| 5. Front shock absorber (Worn) (2WD) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 6. Front shock absorber (Worn) (4WD and Pre-Runner) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 7. Rear shock absorber (Worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Front wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM | |
| 3. Front shock absorber (Worn) (2WD) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 4. Front shock absorber (Worn) (4WD and Pre-Runner) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 5. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (2WD) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (for 2WD) | |
| 6. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (4WD and Pre-Runner) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 7. Upper ball joint (Worn) (2WD) | FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM (for 2WD) | |
| 8. Upper ball joint (Worn) (4WD and Pre-Runner) | FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 9. Lower ball joint (Worn) (2WD) | FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 2WD) | |
| 10. Lower ball joint (Worn) (4WD and Pre-Runner) | FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 11. Hub bearing (Worn) | AXLE SYSTEM | |
| 12. Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | - | |
| Rear wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM | |
| 3. Rear shock absorber (Worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (2WD) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (for 2WD) | |
| 5. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (4WD and Pre-Runner) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 6. Hub bearing (Worn) | FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (2WD) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (for 2WD) | |
| 3. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (4WD and Pre-Runner) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 4. Front shock absorber (Worn) (2WD) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 5. Front shock absorber (Worn) (4WD and Pre-Runner) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) | |
| 6. Rear shock absorber (Worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 7. Suspension parts (Worn) | - |