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.
Suspension System
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
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Vehicle pulls to one side while driving |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Front wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Front hub bearing (worn) |
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Front shock absorber (worn) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) |
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Bottoming |
Vehicle (overloaded) |
- |
Front coil spring (weak) |
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Front shock absorber (worn) |
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Rear coil spring (weak) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) |
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Sways/pitches |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Front stabilizer bar (bent or broken) (for 1AR-FE 2WD) |
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Front stabilizer bar (bent or broken) (for 2GR-FE 2WD) |
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Front stabilizer bar (bent or broken) (When Not Using the Engine Support Bridge for AWD) |
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Front stabilizer bar (bent or broken) (When Using the Engine Support Bridge for AWD) |
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Front coil spring (weak) |
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Front shock absorber (worn) |
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Wheel shimmy |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheel (out of balance) |
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Front wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Front lower suspension arm (worn) |
- |
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Front shock absorber (worn) |
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Front lower ball joint (worn) |
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Front hub bearing (worn) |
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Abnormal tire wear |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheel (out of balance) |
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Front wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Positioning a floor jack
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
►Front
►Rear (2WD models)
►Rear (AWD models)
CAUTION
- When raising your vehicle
Make sur ...
Chassis
General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR HOUSING
(a) Check the steering wheel free play (See page
).
(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
(1) Check that the tie rod ends do not have any ...
Dtc Check / Clear
DTC CHECK / CLEAR
1. DTC CHECK (USING SST CHECK WIRE)
(a) Check the DTCs (Current trouble codes).
(1) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for approximately 60 seconds.
(2) Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST: 09843-18040
NOTICE ...