Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lexus IS 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Use the table below to help find the cause of the problem. Check each part. If necessary, replace these parts.
AXLE SYSTEM
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS - AXLE SYSTEM
| Symptom | Suspected area |
|---|---|
| Wander / Pulls | Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) |
| Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | |
| Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | |
| Stabilizer bar (Loose): for 2WD | |
| Stabilizer bar (Loose): for 4WD | |
| Front wheel shimmy | Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) |
| Wheels (Out of balance) | |
| Shock absorber (Worn): for 2WD | |
| Shock absorber (Worn): for 4WD | |
| Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | |
| Lower ball joint (Worn) | |
| Hub bearings (Loose or worn) | |
| Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | |
| Rear wheel shimmy | Hub bearings (Loose or worn) |
| Shock absorber (Worn) |