Tech Tips
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, 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.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Wander or pulls | Tires (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Wheel alignment (incorrect) | Click here | |
| Steering linkage (loose or worn) | ||
| Hub bearings (loose or worn) for 2WD | Click here | |
| Hub bearings (loose or worn) for 4WD and Pre-Runner | Click here | |
| Steering gear (adjustment required or broken) | ||
| Suspension parts (worn out) | - | |
| Front wheel shimmy | Tires (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Wheels (out of balance) | ||
| Shock absorber (worn out) for 2WD | Click here | |
| Shock absorber (worn out) for 4WD and Pre-Runner | Click here | |
| Wheel alignment (incorrect) | Click here | |
| Lower ball joint (worn) for 2WD | Click here | |
| Lower ball joint (worn) for 4WD and Pre-Runner | Click here | |
| Upper ball joint (worn) for 2WD | Click here | |
| Upper ball joint (worn) for 4WD and Pre-Runner | Click here | |
| Hub bearings (loose or worn) for 2WD | Click here | |
| Hub bearings (loose or worn) for 4WD and Pre-Runner | Click here | |
| Steering linkage (loose or worn) | ||
| Steering gear (adjustment required or broken) | ||
| Rear wheel shimmy | Tires (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Wheels (out of balance) | ||
| Shock absorber (worn out) for 2WD | Click here | |
| Shock absorber (worn out) for 4WD and Pre-Runner | Click here | |
| Axle shaft (loose or worn) | Click here |