Last Modified: 6-7-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM000001AEV003X
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: Land Cruiser Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: SUSPENSION: SUSPENSION SYSTEM: PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE; 2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]

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

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Bottoming

1. Vehicle (overloaded)

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2. Spring (weak), for front

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL

3. Spring (weak), for rear

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL

4. Shock absorber (worn), for front

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REPLACEMENT

5. Shock absorber (worn), for rear

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: REPLACEMENT

Sways/pitches

1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; TIRE AND WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: INSPECTION

2. Stabilizer bar (bent or broken), for front

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: FRONT STABILIZER BAR: REMOVAL

3. Stabilizer bar (bent or broken), for rear

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR: REMOVAL

4. Shock absorber (worn), for front

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL

5. Shock absorber (worn), for rear

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL

Wheel shimmy

1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; TIRE AND WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: INSPECTION

2. Wheel (out of balance)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; TIRE AND WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: INSPECTION

3. Shock absorber (worn), for front

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL

4. Shock absorber (worn), for rear

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL

5. Wheel alignment (incorrect)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT: ADJUSTMENT

6. Ball joint (worn), for upper arm

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM: INSPECTION

7. Ball joint (worn), for lower arm

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM: INSPECTION

8. Hub bearing (loose or worn)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

9. Steering linkage (loose or worn)

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10. Steering gear (out of adjustment or broken)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; POWER STEERING: POWER STEERING GEAR: DISASSEMBLY

Abnormal tire wear

1. Tire (improperly inflated)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; TIRE AND WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: INSPECTION

2. Wheel alignment (incorrect)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT: ADJUSTMENT

3. Shock absorber (worn), for front

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL

4. Shock absorber (worn), for rear

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL

5. Suspension parts (worn)

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