Suspension And Axle Troubleshooting - Toyota Hilux Surf 1993 Owner's Manual

SA–2
Problem
Tires worn or improperly inflated
Wanders/pulls
Alignment incorrect
Wheel bearing adjusted too tight
Front or rear suspension parts loose
or broken
Steering linkage loose or worn
Steering gear out of adjustment or
broken
Vehicle overloaded
Bottoming
Shock absorber worn out
Springs weak
Sways/pitches
Front wheel shimmy
Abnormal tire wear
Oil leak from differen–
tial
Noises in axle
SUSPENSION AND AXLE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible cause
Tires improperly inflated
Stabilizer bar bent or broken
Shock absorber worn out
Tires worn or improperly inflated
Wheels out of balance
Shimmy damper worn out
Shock absorber worn out
Alignment incorrect
Wheel bearings worn or improperly
adjusted
Ball joints or bushings worn
Steering linkage loose or worn
Steering gear out of adjustment or
broken
Tires improperly inflated
Shock absorbers worn out
Alignment incorrect
Suspension parts worn
Oil level too high or wrong grade
Oil seal worn or damaged
Companion flange loose or dam–
aged
Oil level low or wrong grade
Excessive backlash between pinion
and ring or side gear
Ring, pinion or side gears worn or
chipped
Pinion shaft bearing worn
Axle shaft bearing worn
Differential bearing loose or worn
– Troubleshooting
Remedy
Inflate tires to proper pressure or
replace tires
Check front alignment
Adjust wheel bearing
Tighten or replace suspension parts
Tighten or replace steering
linkage
Adjust or repair steering gear
Check loading
Replace shock absorber
Replace spring
Inflate tires to proper pressure
Inspect stabilizer bar
Replace shock absorber
Replace tire or inflate tires to proper
pressure
Balance wheels
Replace steering damper
Replace shock absorber
Check front alignment
Replace or adjust wheel bearings
Inspect ball joints and bushings
Tighten or replace steering linkage
Adjust or repair steering gear
Inflate tires to proper pressure
Replace shock absorber
Check toe–in
Replace suspension parts
Drain and replace oil
Replace oil seal
Tighten or replace flange
Drain and replace oil
Check backlash
Inspect gears
Replace bearing
Replace bearing
Tighten or replace bearings
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SA–3 SA–6
SA–13 SA–39
SA–17, SA–111,
153 153
SA–116,
SA–22,
153
153
SA–114,
SA–20,
153
153
SA–28, SA–122
157 SA–1 16,
SA–22, 153
153
SA–116,
SA–22,
153
153
SA–6
SA–3
SA–36
SA–12
SA–112
SA–18
SA–116,
SA–22,
153
153
SA–9
SA–5
SA–111,
SA–17,
153
153
SA–136
SA–57,
SA–135
136
SA–149
SA–54,
135
SA–56,
149
SA–57,
SA–136
136
SA–137
SA–68,
85
137
SA–137
SA–66,
82,
137
SA–137
SA–66
,
82,
137
SA–124
SA–124
SA–137
SA–66,
82, 137