Toyota Highlander Service Manual: Problem symptoms table

Toyota Highlander Service Manual / Drive shaft / propeller shaft / Drive shaft, propeller shaft, axle / Problem symptoms table

Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The causes of problem are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.

Symptom	Suspected Area
Wander	Wheel alignment (Front) Wheel alignment (Rear) Steering linkage (Loosen or worn) Hub bearing (Worn) Stabilizer bar (Front [2WD]) Stabilizer bar (Front [4WD]) Stabilizer bar (Rear [2WD]) Stabilizer bar (Rear [4WD])
Front wheel shimmy	Wheel balance Shock absorber (Front) Shock absorber (Rear) Ball joint (Worn) Hub bearing (Worn)
Noise (Front drive shaft)	Inboard or outboard joint (Worn) (2WD) Inboard or outboard joint (Worn) (4WD)
Noise (Rear drive shaft)	Inboard or outboard joint (Worn)
Noise (Propeller shaft)	Sleeve yoke spline (Worn) Center support bearing (Worn) Spider bearing (Worn or stuck)
Vibration (Propeller shaft)	Propeller and intermediate shafts (Runout) Propeller shafts (Imbalance) Front flange (Runout) Rear flange (Runout) Universal joint (Stuck or damaged) Sleeve yoke spline (Stuck)

Drive shaft, propeller shaft, axle

PRECAUTION 1. NOTICE OF REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (a) When removing and installing the front drive shaft assy RH in a 4WD vehicle, be sure to first drain all the transaxle ...

On-vehicle inspection

1. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS (a) Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the axle hub. Maximum: 0 mm (0 in.) If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the ...

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