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Troubleshooting — MK3 Supra Front Axle & Suspension, page 2
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem | Possible cause | Remedy | Page

Wander/pulls | Tires worn or improperly inflated | Replace tire or inflate tires to proper pressure | FA-3
 | Alignment incorrect | Check front wheel alignment | FA-3
 | Hub bearing worn | Replace hub bearing | FA-8
 | Front or rear suspension parts loose or broken | Tighten or replace suspension parts | 
 | Steering linkage loosen or worn | Tighten or replace steering linkage | 
 | Steering gear out of adjustment or broken | Adjust or repair steering gear | SR-44

Bottoming | Vehicle overloaded | Check loading | 
 | Shock absorber worn out | Replace shock absorber | FA-17
 | Spring weak | Replace spring | FA-17

Sways/pitches | Tires improperly inflated | Inflate tires to proper pressure | FA-3
 | Stabilizer bar bent or broken | Inspect stabilizer bar | FA-27
 | Shock absorber worn out | Replace shock absorber | FA-17

Front wheel shimmy | Tires worn or improperly inflated | Replace tire or inflate tires to proper pressure | FA-3
 | Wheels out of balance | Balance wheels | 
 | Shock absorber worn out | Replace shock absorber | FA-17
 | Alignment incorrect | Check front wheel alignment | FA-3
 | Hub bearing worn | Replace hub bearings | FA-8
 | Ball joints worn | Inspect ball joints | FA-21
 | Steering linkage loosen or worn | Tighten or replace steering linkage | 
 | Steering gear out of adjustment or broken | Adjust or repair steering gear | SR-45

Abnormal tire wear | Tires improperly inflated | Inflate tires to proper pressure | FA-3
 | Shock absorbers worn out | Replace shock absorber | FA-17
 | Alignment incorrect | Check front wheel alignment | FA-3
 | Suspension parts worn | Replace suspension parts |