Toyota Highlander Service Manual: Problem symptoms table

Toyota Highlander Service Manual / Front suspension / Front suspension system / Problem symptoms table

Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the possible cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.

Symptom	Suspected Area
Bottoming	Vehicle (Overloaded) Spring (Weak) Shock absorber (Worn)
Sways/pitches	Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) Shock absorber (Worn)
Front wheel shimmy	Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) Wheel (Out of balance) Shock absorber (Worn) Wheel alignment (Incorrect) Ball joint (Worn) Hub bearing (Worn) Steering linkage (Loose or worn) Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken)
Abnormal tire wear	Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) Wheel alignment (Incorrect) Shock absorber (Worn) Suspension parts (Worn)
Vehicle pull	Tire Tire pressure (incorrect) Wheel alignment (Incorrect) Brake (Dragging) Steering wheel (Off center)

Front suspension system

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How to proceed with troubleshooting

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