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I have a 2009 Toyota corolla The steering wheel lock up and the key won't turn I try to jiggle the wheel and no successsomeone - 2009 Toyota Corolla - Steering & Suspension - 6/5/2012I try everything to make it unlock But it won't success-
6/5/2012 gYou steering should only be locked in one direction. Turn and hold the wheel in the other direction (this may be hard to do since your power steering pump is off), your key should move now, and turn the car on. Once the car is on, the wheel should unlock. I hope this works. Good luck.
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Is pro comp coil springs better then putting new replacement oem springs or are they in addition to the oem parttony - 1995 Toyota 4Runner - Steering & Suspension - 6/4/2012my 4runner is sagging in the rear alot and i want to replace the springs, procomp springs say they give 3.5 inches of lift will that make it to high in the rear I don't mind it being a little higher in the rear because the front has about 7inchs between tire and ...-
7/7/2011 JimmCheck with the spring manufacturer to see how they compare with the OEM stock-rated springs. Also, check locally with other 4Runner owners to see what springs they might recommend - or not.
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10/5/2011 mjrastaI have replaced OE springs with these Pro Comp springs and I love it!! I would recommend all 1995 and earlier 4Runners have this done.
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6/4/2012 jossyi have a 4R Toyota, 1996 model. As i drive along the road upon any rough road or gallop, the steering vibrates or shakes causing the vehicle to swerve if the steering is not held strongly. Pls what is the problem and what do i do?............. JOSSY
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Why do my tires feel like they are going to fall off when I go above 65mph and my steering wheel shakes when I brakemelm731 - 2010 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 6/3/2012Steering wheel shakes when braking, extremely difficult to stop. Tires feel like they are going to fall off when speeds exceed 65mph-
6/3/2012 CVOThis vehicle is still under the 3 years or 36,000 miles bumper to bumper warranty. Call Toyota Dealer to schedule a warranty repair, they open 7 days a week.
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When I try to make a U turn and I have the wheel turnd all the way , it statrs kicking backdriss - 2009 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 6/1/2012i am only driving at very low speed , just to make a U turn -
How much too replace coil sprnigsalvin rayfield - 2000 Toyota 4Runner - Steering & Suspension - 5/29/2012my truck bounces real hard i have replaced the strups 2 times in a year and a half, i can feel every bump,stone , or whatever i roll ovr it is an awful ride, i should say they are the original coil springs on the truck and i use it to deliver medical equipment ...
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Turning left only makes scraping soundzorro - 1997 Toyota 4Runner - Steering & Suspension - 5/29/2012While driving and turning left only making scraping sound looke under neath saw nothing loose or touching no marking of any type-
5/29/2012 ResetCheck to see if the sound changes when your turning and applying the brakes. When the pads get low the scraping can sometimes start when you turn and it causes the tabs to touch the rotor.
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What is the normal cost of getting a front in alignment on the 1998 total Toyota CamryTee - 1998 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 5/27/2012Pulls to the left while driving on the highway-
5/27/2012 JimmThe alignment costs will vary - even at local alignment and front end repair shops. Call around to find your estimate.
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How do I install new u jointsTy - 2005 Toyota Tacoma - Steering & Suspension - 5/25/2012Wen I accelerate I hear a squeaky sound and feel plenty vibration -
My car pulls to the left, is it dangerous to drive this way and what is needed to fix it?baba8494 - 2005 Toyota Tundra - Steering & Suspension - 5/24/2012When I let the steering wheel go, it drifts to the left-
5/24/2012 RCThe tires could be causing the pull. Check the tire pressure and have them rotated to see it that corrects the pull.
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If I were to order a Hub/Bearing assembly for the front driver side do I still need to get the bearing pressed.aabruss - 2004 Toyota Solara - Steering & Suspension - 5/23/2012I want to do this myself and just wondering if I can order a whole assembly and not have to deal with going to a shop to have the bearing pressed.-
5/23/2012 Oxidesyes. you will have to remove the steering knuckle and take it to a press unless you have something like an OTC "hub tamer."
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Will this shock absorber (Part Number: E37327515 Manufacture Number 327515) fit both frount and back of my 2010 Preus?rdtwoit - 2010 Toyota Prius - Steering & Suspension - 5/23/2012PRO COMP ES3000 SHOCK ABSORBER, TWIN-TUBE, WHITE, SOLD INDIVIDUALLY Experience substantially improved driving comfort and performance on or off the road with Pro Comp ES3000 Shock Absorbers. These shocks utilize velocity sensitive valving that allows automatic ...
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5/23/2012 JimmTry the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.RockAuto.com or www.autopartswarehouse.com for the replacement parts - and to compare the part numbers.
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Hi, I had a rack and pinion installation done this afternoon at a cost of $445.00. Was this a good price?jan - 1998 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 5/19/2012
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5/19/2012 raoul_tiestoIts decent.This price including alignment?
5/19/2012 janYes, he said he would "throw that in." Thanks for your response. -
5/19/2012 JimmNext time, check out the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.RockAuto.com or www.autopartswarehouse.com for the replacement parts. For example, they (Rock Auto) list the steering rack and pinion - including tie rod ends - for around $172.00 for your vehicle.
5/19/2012 janThanx Jimm, I'll save this reply for reference in the future. Although my Toyota has made me happy since 1998 (I now have 200+ miles!), she does become "ill" every now and then...(LOL)
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What cause steering wheel to shake or vibrate at lower speedjdee - 1999 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 5/16/2012Steering wheel shakes when going on straight at lower speed. It doesn't shake when turning left or right. Steering fluid was at the right level.
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5/16/2012 SearsTech2The easiest answer is that you need to get your front tires balanced again. Now more troublesome problems would be a bad tie rod, a bad ball joint and or bad bushings. Also inspect your front tires and make sure theres not bulges in the tire or its not starting to rot. Chances are, they just need to be re-balanced.
5/17/2012 jdeeThanks. 1 tire has bulge. Replace tires and no more shaking,
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How do you tell if the pressure plate that holds the top bolt on your front shock needs to be replaced?britonvashon - 1990 Toyota Celica - Steering & Suspension - 5/14/2012 -
What is adifferential and what does it dosuzan - 1995 Toyota Tercel - Steering & Suspension - 5/12/2012
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5/12/2012 CVO1.A differential is a device, usually, but not necessarily, employing gears, which is connected to the outside world by three shafts, through which it transmits torque and rotation.
2.The differential has three jobs:
To aim the engine power at the wheels
To act as the final gear reduction in the vehicle, slowing the rotational speed of the transmission one final time before it hits the wheels
To transmit the power to the wheels while allowing them to rotate at different speeds (This is the one that earned the differential its name.
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