Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Tundra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. 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.
Suspension system
SUSPENSION SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Bottoming | Vehicle (overloaded) | - |
| Front coil spring (weak) | REMOVAL | |
| Rear leaf spring (weak) | REMOVAL | |
| Front shock absorber (worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Sways/pitches | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| Stabilizer bar (bent or broken) | REMOVAL | |
| Front shock absorber (worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Wheel shimmy | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| Wheel (out of balance) | INSPECTION | |
| Front shock absorber (worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Wheel alignment (incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Front upper arm ball joint (worn) | REASSEMBLY | |
| Front lower arm ball joint (worn) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Front hub bearing (loose or worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Rear hub bearing (loose or worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Steering linkage (loose or worn) | - | |
| Steering gear (out of adjustment or broken) | - | |
| Abnormal tire wear | Tire (improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| Wheel alignment (incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Front shock absorber (worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Suspension parts (worn) | - |