Table Of Contents; Alignment Incorrect; Wheel Bearing Worn; Steering Linkage Loosen Or Worn - Toyota Tercel 1985 Repair Manual

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FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible causs
Remedy
Page
Wanders/pulls
Tires worn or improperly inflated
Alignment incorrect
Wheel bearing worn
Front or rear suspension parts loose or
broken
Steering linkage loosen or worn
Steering gear out of adjustment or broken
Replace tire or inflate tires to
proper pressure
Check front end alignment
Replace wheel bearing
Tighten or replace suspension
part
Tighten or replace steering
linkage
Adjust or repair steering gear
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Bottoming Vehicle overloaded
Shock absorber worn out
Springs weak
Check loading
Replace shock absorber
Replace spring
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Sways/pitches
Tires improperly inflated
Stabilizer bar bent or broken
Shock absorber worn out
lnflate tires to proper pressure
Replace stabilizer bar
Replace shock absorber
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Front wheel shimmy Tires worn or improperly inflated
Wheel out of balance
Shock absorber worn out
Alignment incorrect
Wheel bearing worn
Balljoints or bushing worn
Steering linkage loosen or worn
Steering gear out of adjustment or broken
Replace tire or inflate tires
to proper pressure
Balance wheel
Replace shock absorber
Check front end alignment
Replace wheel bearing
Inspect ball joint and bushing
Tighten or replace steering
linkage
Adjust or repair steering gear
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Abnormal tire wear
Tires improperly inflated
Shock absorber worn out
Alignment incorrect
Suspension parts worn
Inflate tires to proper pressure
Replace shock absorber
Check toe-in
Replace suspension part
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