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AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL AXLE 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.

Axle System
Symptom Suspected Area Link
Tires (worn or improperly inflated)

Wheel alignment (incorrect)

Steering linkage (loose or worn)

Wander or pulls Hub bearings (loose or worn) for 2WD

Hub bearings (loose or worn) for 4WD and
Pre-Runner
Steering gear (adjustment required or
broken)
Suspension parts (worn out) -
Tires (worn or improperly inflated)

Wheels (out of balance)

Shock absorber (worn out) for 2WD

Shock absorber (worn out) for 4WD and
Pre-Runner
Wheel alignment (incorrect)

Lower ball joint (worn) for 2WD

Lower ball joint (worn) for 4WD and Pre-
Front wheel shimmy Runner
Upper ball joint (worn) for 2WD
Upper ball joint (worn) for 4WD and Pre-
Runner
Hub bearings (loose or worn) for 2WD
Hub bearings (loose or worn) for 4WD and
Pre-Runner
Steering linkage (loose or worn)
Steering gear (adjustment required or
broken)
Tires (worn or improperly inflated)

Wheels (out of balance)

Rear wheel shimmy Shock absorber (worn out) for 2WD

Shock absorber (worn out) for 4WD and
Pre-Runner
Axle shaft (loose or worn)

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