Toyota Fortuner. Axle System Problem Symptoms Table

Axle System -- Problem Symptoms Table

HINT:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. 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	See page
Wanders or pulls	1. Tires (worn or improperly inflated)	Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MW002X.html
	2. Wheel alignment (incorrect)	Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MX004X.html
	3. Steering linkage (loose or worn)	-
	4. Hub bearings (loose or worn)	Toyota Fortuner RM00000112N004X.html
	5. Steering gear (adjustment required or broken)	-
	6. Suspension parts (worn out)	-
Front wheel shimmy	1. Tires (worn or improperly inflated)	Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MW002X.html
	2. Wheels (out of balance)	Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MW002X.html
	3. Shock absorber (worn out)	Toyota Fortuner RM0000010OA002X.html
	4. Wheel alignment (incorrect)	Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MX004X.html
	5. Lower ball joint (worn)	Toyota Fortuner RM0000010OS002X.html
	6. Upper ball joint (worn)	Toyota Fortuner RM0000010OG002X.html
	7. Hub bearings (loose or worn)	Toyota Fortuner RM00000112N004X.html
	8. Steering linkage (loose or worn)	-
	9. Steering gear (adjustment required or broken)	-
Rear wheel shimmy	1. Tires (worn or improperly inflated)	Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MW002X.html
	2. Wheels (out of balance)	Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MW002X.html
	3. Shock absorber (worn out)	Toyota Fortuner RM000001G91001X.html
	4. Axle bearings (loose or worn)	Toyota Fortuner RM000000ZZW002X.html