Suspension System Problem Symptoms Table

Suspension 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.

Suspension system
Symptom
Suspected Area
See page
Bottoming
1. Vehicle (overloaded)
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2. Front spring (weak)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010OD002X.html
3. Rear spring (weak)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001G8P001X.html
4. Front shock absorber (worn)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010OA002X.html
5. Rear shock absorber (worn)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001G91001X.html
Sways/pitches
1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MW00GX.html
2. Stabilizer bar (bent or broken)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010OW002X.html
3. Front shock absorber (worn)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010OA002X.html
4. Rear shock absorber (worn)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001G91001X.html
Wheel shimmy
1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MW00GX.html
2. Wheel (out of balance)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MW00GX.html
3. Front shock absorber (worn)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010OA002X.html
4. Rear shock absorber (worn)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001G91001X.html
5. Wheel alignment (incorrect)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MX010X.html
6. Ball joint (worn)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010OS002X.html
7. Front hub bearing (worn)
Toyota Fortuner RM00000112N004X.html
8. Rear hub bearing (worn)
Toyota Fortuner RM000000ZZW002X.html
9. Steering linkage (worn)
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Abnormal tire wear
1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MW00GX.html
2. Wheel alignment (incorrect)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010MX010X.html
3. Front shock absorber (worn)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010OD002X.html
4. Rear shock absorber (worn)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001G93001X.html
5. Suspension parts (worn)
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