Troubleshooting - Toyota MR2 1988 Repair Manual

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FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible cause Remedy Page
Wanders/pulls Tires worn or improperly inflated
Inflate tires to proper pressure FA-3
or replace tires
Alignment incorrect
Check front end alignment FA-3
Hub bearing worn Replace hub bearing FA-8
Front or rear suspension parts loose or Tighten or replace suspension
broken parts
Steering linkage loose or worn Tighten or replace steering linkage
Steering gear out of adjustment or broken Adjust or repair steering gear SR-14
Bottoming Vehicle overloaded Check loading
Shock absorber worn out Replace shock absorber FA-20
Springs weak Replace spring FA-20
Sways/pitches Tires improperly inflated Inflate tires to proper pressure FA-3
Stabilizer bar bent or broken Inspect stabilizer bar FA-20
Shock absorber worn out Replace shock absorber FA-14
Front wheel
Tires worn or improperly inflated Replace tires or inflate to proper FA-3
shimmy pressure
Wheels out of balance Balance wheels
Shock absorber worn out
Replace shock absorber FA-14
Alignment incorrect
Check front end alignment FA-3
Hub bearing worn Replace hub bearing FA-8
Ball joints or bushings worn Inspect ball joints and bushings FA-20
Steering linkage loose or worn
Tighten or replace steering linkage
Steering gear out of adjustment or broken Adjust or repair steering gear
SR-14
Abnormal tire wear
Tires improperly inflated Inflate tires to proper pressure FA-3
Shock absorbers worn out
Replace shock absorber FA-14
Alignment incorrect Check toe-in
FA-3
Suspension parts worn Replace suspension parts