Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus RX 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
| Symptom | Suspected area | Refer to |
|---|---|---|
| Bottoming | 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) | - |
| 2. Pneumatic shock absorber (Worn) | - | |
| 3. Spring (Weak) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 4. Shock absorber (Worn) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Stabilizer bar (for 2WD) (Bent or broken) | REAR STABILIZER BAR (FOR 2WD) | |
| 3. Stabilizer bar (for 4WD) (Bent or broken) | REAR STABILIZER BAR (FOR 4WD) | |
| 4. Pneumatic shock absorber (Worn) | - | |
| 5. Shock absorber (Worn) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Front wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | INSPECTION | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 5. Ball joint (Worn) | - | |
| 6. Hub bearing (Worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 7. Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | - | |
| 8. Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken) | - | |
| Rear wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | INSPECTION | |
| 3. Pneumatic shock absorber (Worn) | - | |
| 4. Shock absorber (Worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 5. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 6. Hub bearing (Worn) | - | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 3. Pneumatic shock absorber (Worn) | - | |
| 4. Shock absorber (Worn) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 5. Suspension parts (Worn) | - |