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FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT:
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.

Front Suspension System

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Vehicle (overloaded) -
Spring (weak) for 2WD

Spring (weak) for 4WD and Pre-Runner

Bottoming
Shock absorber (worn) for 2WD
Shock absorber (worn) for 4WD and Pre-
Runner
Tire (worn or improperly inflated)

Stabilizer bar (bent or broken) for 2WD

Stabilizer bar (bent or broken) for 4WD
Sways/pitches and Pre-Runner
Shock absorber (worn) for 2WD
Shock absorber (worn) for 4WD and Pre-
Runner
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

Wheel shimmy 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) -
Tire (worn or improperly inflated)

Wheel alignment (incorrect)

Abnormal tire wear Shock absorber (worn) for 2WD

Shock absorber (worn) for 4WD and Pre-
Runner
Suspension parts (worn) -

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