Toyota steering & suspension repair questions and answers
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How to stop power steering fluid leak from cracked boot behind engine, in from driver side wheel?waytoomany - 1998 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 1/8/2013165,000 miles, power steering fluid leak from small visible crack in fold of bellows boot over tie rod. Is there an easily removable & replaceable seal? I presume I'd take off wheel, tie rod, boot clips and boot. Then what? -
What type of power steering is used and what color is it?tammytiffany2915 - 2010 Toyota Avalon - Steering & Suspension - 1/6/2013
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1/6/2013 CVOToyota Dealer has the power steering fluid in stock, 12 0z bottle for $7.00 dollars or use the fluid recommended by the owner's manual.
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1/6/2013 JimmYou may also use power steering fluid at any local auto parts store; Advance Auto, Auto Zone, NAPA - for example. Fully compatible and less expensive than the fluid purchased from the dealership.
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I hear a noise in the passenger wheel well that sounds like metal on metal. But only happens when making left turn.lisa - 2011 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 1/5/2013What ate the possible problems?-
1/5/2013 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 from 8.00 am - 9.00 pm and 7 days a week.
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Is the motor mount and transmission mount the same thing?pressiebrat - 1987 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 1/4/2013need to put my motor mount back on and all i can find is transmission mount are they the same thing?
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1/4/2013 MikeThe powertrain as more than one mount. It could be referred to as a Engine/transmission mount.
1/4/2013 pressiebratthank you mike for the answer,it help me out. thanks again. robin.
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Rear of car while driving seems to have no shock absorbers very hard and bumpy ride.bobatdmp - 2001 Toyota Corolla - Steering & Suspension - 1/3/2013
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Can the power steering pump leakcjackson5150 - 1994 Toyota 4Runner - Steering & Suspension - 12/30/2012
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12/30/2012 CVOSure, it does. See this repair guides for Power Steering Pump
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
BLEEDING
http://www.autozone.com/.../...rGuideContent.jsp
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12/18/2012 JimmNeed more information - is there a question about how to replce the steering rack and pinion? Is there a question concerning the replacement cost? Please reply and post the issue you are having in the form of a question for more assistance.
12/19/2012 manfigprThe question is how to remove the rack & pinon, I have remove all that I can, but how to remove the stiring bar (if the name is correcct) from the rack & pinon? Do I have to remove the hole base were the rack & pinon is?
Thanks in advance
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Why do I need to turn my steering wheel sideways to go straight?jodykrock - 2003 Toyota Corolla - Steering & Suspension - 12/16/2012I recently got into a small accident which involved swerving off of the road and hitting the median post with very little force. The exterior of the car received minimal damage, so I pulled back onto the road. I had to make a 90 degree turn of the steering wheel to ...
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12/16/2012 gcherisMost likely your front end alignment has been knocked out of position. Take the car to an alignment shop to have it corrected. This is usually not a job for a DIY'er. Not getting it fixed will cause your tires to wear out sooner or much sooner.
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My 98 camry makes a scrubbing noise when I make a turn. Doesn't do it pushing the brakes, only when I turn.marcus34 - 1998 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 12/10/2012Scrubbing noise when I turn. No noise when I push the brakes, only when I make a turn. -
The car makes a high pitched whining sound when the wheel is turned very sharply?gwaldrop - 2007 Toyota 4Runner - Steering & Suspension - 12/10/2012This happens when turning sharply into a parking space or in a parking garage.
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What could cause my front end shake when I get on the hwy going 55 - 75 mph?Joyce Wilson - 2007 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 12/8/2012I have purchased 3 tires for this because the steel belt busted and I have taken them all back when they bust because I have only had them for maybe one week to two weeks. The front end shakes like it is going to break the car into. I have had front end ...
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9/12/2012 rickThere are some tires out on the market that are pure junk . You just lucky and that's what you seem to be getting . Go to different dealer or different make / brand tire . A good deal not always a good deal .
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12/8/2012 samuelslincoln3the car shakes at speeds up to 45 mph now it shakes at all speeds even after changing tie rods, axles ,and tires, and rims
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My truck is leaning. It is noticeable from the front and back of the truck. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!scubadiving4life - 2003 Toyota Tundra - Steering & Suspension - 11/28/2012When the truck is parked and you look at it from the front it appears to lean on the passenger side of the truck very badly. When looking at it from the back it is the same side, not as much as the front but it is still leaning. I thought it could have been the tire ...-
11/28/2012 Joe BoulayMake sure that you do not have a broken leaf spring in the rear. If the spring is not broken, the spring could still just be weak. Hope this helps.
Joe
joe@joeboulay.com
www.joeboulay.com
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My truck is leaning. It is noticeable from the front and back of the truck. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!scubadiving4life - 2003 Toyota Tundra - Steering & Suspension - 11/27/2012When the truck is parked and you look at it from the front it appears to lean on the passenger side of the truck very badly. When looking at it from the back it is the same side, not as much as the front but it is still leaning. I thought it could have been the tire ...
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How do you repair trailing arm bushingben - 1993 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 11/20/2012Noise coming from rear suspension
