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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bottoming | Vehicle (overloaded) | - |
| Spring (weak) for 2WD | ||
| Spring (weak) for 4WD and Pre-Runner | ||
| Shock absorber (worn) for 2WD | ||
| Shock absorber (worn) for 4WD and Pre-Runner | ||
| Sways/pitches | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Stabilizer bar (bent or broken) for 2WD | ||
| Stabilizer bar (bent or broken) for 4WD and Pre-Runner | ||
| Shock absorber (worn) for 2WD | ||
| Shock absorber (worn) for 4WD and Pre-Runner | ||
| Wheel shimmy | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Wheel (out of balance) | ||
| Shock absorber (worn) for 2WD | ||
| Shock absorber (worn) for 4WD and Pre-Runner | ||
| Wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Upper ball joint (worn) for 2WD | ||
| Upper ball joint (worn) for 4WD and Pre-Runner | ||
| Lower ball joint (worn) for 2WD | ||
| Lower ball joint (worn) for 4WD and Pre-Runner | ||
| Hub bearing (worn) for 2WD | ||
| Hub bearing (worn) for 4WD and Pre-Runner | ||
| Steering linkage (loose or worn) | - | |
| Abnormal tire wear | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Shock absorber (worn) for 2WD | ||
| Shock absorber (worn) for 4WD and Pre-Runner | ||
| Suspension parts (worn) | - |