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Problem Symptoms Table

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Toyota 4Runner. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Use the table below to find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts. 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE - FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area
Bottoming
  1. Vehicle (Overloaded)
  2. Spring (Weak)
  3. Shock absorber (Worn)
Sways/pitches
  1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
  2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken)
  3. Shock absorber (Worn)
Front wheel shimmy
  1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
  2. Wheel (Out of balance)
  3. Shock absorber (Worn)
  4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
  5. Ball joint (Worn)
  6. Hub bearing (Worn)
  7. Steering linkage (Loose or worn)
Abnormal tire wear
  1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
  2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
  3. Shock absorber (Worn)
  4. Suspension parts (Worn)
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