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Noise When Turning Right - Bad Tire or Bad Wheel Bearing?SteakandRibs - 1994 Toyota Corolla - Steering & Suspension - 5/7/2012I drive a 1994 Corolla with 50k miles. A few days ago, I noticed when I made a tight right turn, my driver's front wheel would make a "Shwoop shwoop shwoop" sound. I could also hear it when going straight, to a lesser extent. I also noticed, however, that tire was ... -
Any tricks to changing the rear struts?Mayor - 1996 Toyota Paseo - Steering & Suspension - 5/7/2012I bought replacement shocks/struts for my 96 Paseo. wanted to check for traps before I start. -
I have a loud sound in back of my car, like I have duels or something near my rear tires. I'm told its my struts,jos - 2001 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 5/6/2012Then I'm told its an alignment... unsure-
5/6/2012 BillCheck your brake pads in rear and brake rotors, just a guess
5/6/2012 josOK, thanks. My tires also have waves in them, could bad struts cause that?
5/6/2012 CVOYes, bad struts were the cause of the tires to have waves.Uneven bouncing.
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How do you change the power steering belt?NateOak - 1999 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 5/3/2012 -
Car bottoms out when I try to haul wife's 175 lb motorized wheelchair using a chair carrier.Mikel - 2010 Toyota Matrix - Steering & Suspension - 4/30/2012I have a modified trailer hitch and have installed a riser to get additional clearance but the carrier continues to bottom out. Should I change wheels to a larger wheel or stiffen the suspension? -
After getting a new wheel bearing will the Loud roar stop?lilwade13 - 1988 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 4/30/2012Les Schwab informed me I needed a new left wheel bearing and told me that after replacing it the loud roar I hear will go away is that correct? -
ALL THE TIME I DRIVE ON A ROUGH ROAD THERE IS NOISE ON THE FRONT PARTJOHN - 2000 Toyota RAV4 - Steering & Suspension - 4/30/2012I HAVE CHANGED THE FRONT SHOCKS AND CONTROL ARMS BUT THE NOISE PERSISTS.THE NOISE IS ONLY ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.THE CAR IS A (RIGHT HAND DRIVE) -
My front left tire makes a squeaking sound when traveling at slow speeds and braking...what could it be?Rick Slater - 2007 Toyota Sienna - Steering & Suspension - 4/27/2012My tires are also wearing down on the outside edge...the noise I'm hearing is almost like a screech and the tone peaks like something is rotating-
4/26/2012 RCSounds like the front brake pads are worn, and the wear indicator is contacting the rotor.
4/27/2012 Rick SlaterThe pads have been replaced within the past year...the rotor were resurfaced then as well. Additionally, when I turn to the left the front left tire is squeaking as well. If the rotors are warped can they cause the sound ?
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4/27/2012 RCIf the rotors were warped, I think you would feel a vibration when you step on the brakes. Wheel alignment causes tire wear. Check for looseness in the wheel bearings. Have you rotated the tires?
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What the best shock absorbers to use for carrying extra weightstephenson - 2004 Toyota Echo - Steering & Suspension - 4/25/2012went camping for the first time and loaded the car up with the gear however we noticed the rear end was dipping low and the wheels were well into the wheel arch. The car still handled well though and we had no problems....but just to be safe...any recomendations to ...-
4/25/2012 CVOMonroe is a leading supplier of ride control products to OE vehicle manufacturers worldwide, that expertise translates to Monroe's OE-quality Aftermarket replacement products.
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Is there any kind of lubrication on Toyota yaris chassisjoe - 2008 Toyota Yaris - Steering & Suspension - 4/22/2012Suspension and shocks grease lube-
4/22/2012 CVOLocal auto parts stores will have those grease lube cartridges over their counters.You will need a grease dispenser with a flexible hose.
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Every time I put the key to turn on the car it's hard to turn the keyGloria Rodriguez - 1992 Toyota Corolla - Steering & Suspension - 4/19/2012Every time I put the key to turn the car on its hard to turn the key-
4/19/2012 Joespray a small amount of wd40 onto the ignition key. slip it in and out to get any sticking tumblers freed. if this continues your key may be worn and isn't catching the tumblers. if the issue still persists you may need to replace the ignition switch.
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How to install power steering high pressure hoseMahty - 2004 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 4/18/2012need detailed info please-
4/18/2012 EG9 K20A3First, buy the Hayes manual for your vehicle for helpful information. Buy the specific power steering high pressure hose for your vehicle. Next, cut the neck of the original power steering high pressure hose's metal tube off at the front end of your vehicle, on the body of the power steering pump facing front of the vehicle. Also cut off the tubing near the back end of the power steering high pressure hose, located behind the engine on the steering column, near the driver's side firewall. You can do this working from above in the engine compartment. Catch the red power steering fluid in a pan and dispose according to your state's regulations.
Spray Liquid Wrench onto each head, the one in the front port, the one in the back. Then unscrew the heads of the original high pressure hose using an 18 mm fork wrench. Your vehicle's high pressure hose may use a different size, but you get the idea. To get better access down in back, you may have to cut the 18 mm fork wrench handle with a hacksaw to about 3" long. You can now remove the original power steering high pressure hose. In our vehicle's case, we also had to take off the right front tire, and its tire well guard, to take off the original factory brackets that also mounted the original hose in place.
Next measure the engine compartment from the front head port on the power steering pump to the back head port on the steering column, like an inverted "L". Our vehicle's was 60 inches. Take your new replacement high pressure hose to an auto machine shop, have them cut off the metal tubing about 4" to 6" down from the heads, and then attach high pressure hosing (not metal tubing) to join them, at your measured length. Most shops do this all the time, and can make the joint perfect, just like new. The only thing is you now have a flexible tube, not a formed metal piece.
Working from above in the engine compartment, install the back end of the power steering high pressure hose first. This allows flexibilty in the hose so you can seat the head more easily into the port on the steering column. Be sure the head has a white teflon o-ring on it near the top nut and lube it with some fresh power steering fluid before you begin. Tweak the head with your fingers first so it catches into the port and starts without cross threading. Finish off tightening the back head with the cut-down 18 mm fork wrench, snug, not extremely tight, or you'll break the o-ring.
Bring the hose up and over the engine top close to the alternator. It shouldn't sit too near the drive belt on the side of the alternator. Bring the front head around to the port on the front side of the power steering pump. Be sure the head has the white teflon o-ring on it near the nut, lube it with fresh power steering fluid. Tweak the head with your fingers first so it catches into the port without cross threading. Finish off tightening the front head and snug it in, as the back.
Follow your Hayes manual instructions on putting in the proper type and amount of power steering fluid into your vehicle's power steering pump. Follow the instructions to bleed air out of the line. Take the vehicle for a test run to be sure the steering is safe.
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Why is the rack an pinion leaking so soonBryan - 2006 Toyota Sienna - Steering & Suspension - 4/17/2012The seals are already leaking-
4/17/2012 EG9 K20A3What about trying to add some "Lucas Power Steering Stop Leak" to your Power Steering fluid first?
I would try that course before dropping $1300 on a repair.
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I have a clicking/grinding noise in the drivers side front end at slow speed turning. The shocks have been replaced x4jas74 - 1999 Toyota Avalon - Steering & Suspension - 4/15/2012Now we have had the cv axle just replaced and i still have the noise. What is it and is it on the list of this app of issues? -
My stearing wheel makes noiseMuhammed - 1998 Toyota Corolla - Steering & Suspension - 4/12/2012Why?