Front Suspension System Problem Symptoms Table

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
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Bottoming
Vehicle (overloaded)
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Front coil spring (weak)
LandCruiser RM00000455400MX.html
Front shock absorber (worn)
LandCruiser RM000001VPQ025X.html
Sways/pitches
Tire (worn or improperly inflated)
LandCruiser RM000003DGS00UX.html
Stabilizer bar (bent or broken)
LandCruiser RM000001VPS01MX.html
Front shock absorber (worn)
LandCruiser RM000001VPQ025X.html
Wheel shimmy
Tire (worn or improperly inflated)
LandCruiser RM000003DGS00UX.html
Wheel (out of balance)
LandCruiser RM000003DGS00UX.html
Front shock absorber (worn)
LandCruiser RM000001VPQ025X.html
Wheel alignment (incorrect)
LandCruiser RM000001V4302KX.html
Front upper arm ball joint (worn)
LandCruiser RM000002C8O00VX.html
Front lower arm ball joint (worn)
LandCruiser RM000002C9000VX.html
Front hub bearing (loose or worn)

Steering linkage (loose or worn)
LandCruiser RM0000039TB01OX.html
Steering gear (out of adjustment or broken)
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Abnormal tire wear
Tire (improperly inflated)
LandCruiser RM000003DGS00UX.html
Wheel alignment (incorrect)
LandCruiser RM000001V4302KX.html
Front shock absorber (worn)
LandCruiser RM000001VPQ025X.html
Suspension parts (worn)
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