Suspension & Axle. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
Suspension. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
Suspension System -- Problem Symptoms Table |
Use the table below to help find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
| Symptom | Suspected area | See page |
| Bottoming out | 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) | - |
| 2. Spring (Weak) | Click here | |
| 3. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | Click here | |
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| 2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) | Click here | |
| 3. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | Click here | |
| Front wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | Click here | |
| 3. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | Click here | |
| 4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Click here | |
| 5. Ball joint (Worn) | Click here | |
| 6. Hub bearing (Worn) | Click here | |
| 7. Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | Click here | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| 2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Click here | |
| 3. Hub bearing (Worn) | Click here | |
| 4. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | Click here | |
| Vehicle pull | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| 2. Tire pressure (Incorrect) | Click here | |
| 3. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Click here | |
| 4. Brake (Dragging) | Click here |
| Symptom | Suspected area | See page |
| Bottoming out | 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) | - |
| 2. Spring (Weak) | Click here | |
| 3. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | Click here | |
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| 2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) | Click here | |
| 3. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | Click here | |
| Front wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | Click here | |
| 3. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | Click here | |
| 4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Click here | |
| 5. Ball joint (Worn) | Click here | |
| 6. Hub bearing (Worn) | Click here | |
| 7. Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | Click here | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| 2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Click here | |
| 3. Hub bearing (Worn) | Click here | |
| 4. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | Click here | |
| Vehicle pull | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| 2. Tire pressure (Incorrect) | Click here | |
| 3. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Click here | |
| 4. Brake (Dragging) | Click here |
| Symptom | Suspected area | See page |
| Bottoming out | 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) | - |
| 2. Spring (Weak) | Click here | |
| 3. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | Click here | |
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| 2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) | Click here | |
| 3. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | Click here | |
| Rear wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | Click here | |
| 3. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | Click here | |
| 4. Rear wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Click here | |
| 5. Hub bearing (Worn) | Click here | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| 2. Rear wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Click here | |
| 3. Hub bearing (Worn) | Click here | |
| 4. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | Click here | |
| Vehicle pull | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Click here | |
| 3. Brake (Dragging) | Click here |
| Symptom | Suspected area | See page |
| Bottoming out | 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) | - |
| 2. Spring (Weak) | Click here | |
| 3. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | Click here | |
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| 2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) | Click here | |
| 3. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | Click here | |
| Rear wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | Click here | |
| 3. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | Click here | |
| 4. Rear wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Click here | |
| 5. Hub bearing (Worn) | Click here | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| 2. Rear wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Click here | |
| 3. Hub bearing (Worn) | Click here | |
| 4. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | Click here | |
| Vehicle pull | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Click here | |
| 3. Brake (Dragging) | Click here |