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Problem Symptoms Table

Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The causes of problem are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.

AXLE SYSTEM 

AXLE SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOM

Symptom Suspected area See example
Wander 1. Wheel (Imbalance) INSPECTION
2. Front wheel alignment (Out of specified value) FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
3. Rear wheel alignment (Out of specified value) (FF:) REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FOR 2WD)
4. Rear wheel alignment (Out of specified value) (4WD:) REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FOR 4WD)
5. Hub bearing (Worn) FRONT AXLE HUB 
6. Front shock absorber (Worn) INSPECTION
7. Rear shock absorber (Worn) (FF:) INSPECTION
8. Rear shock absorber (Worn) (4WD:) INSPECTION
Front wheel shimmy 1. Wheel (imbalance) INSPECTION
2. Hub bearing (Worn) FRONT AXLE HUB 
3. Lower suspension arm FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
4. Lower ball joint (Worn) FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
5. Front shock absorber (Worn) INSPECTION
Noise (Front) 1. Front shock absorber (Worn) INSPECTION
2. Hub bearing (Worn) FRONT AXLE HUB 
3. Lower ball joint (Worn) FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
Noise (Rear) 1. Hub & bearing (Worn) (FF:) REAR AXLE HUB (FOR 2WD) 
2. Hub & bearing (Worn) (4WD:) REAR AXLE CARRIER (FOR 4WD) 
3. Rear shock absorber (Worn) (FF:) INSPECTION
4. Rear shock absorber (Worn) (4WD:) INSPECTION