Toyota steering & suspension repair questions and answers
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When driving over 50mph,and turning left a loud sound from the tires occursdan - 2008 Toyota Prius - Steering & Suspension - 9/2/2012 -
What causes my truck to make noise while driving straight, the noise goes away when turning right?cory - 2005 Toyota Tacoma - Steering & Suspension - 9/2/2012Only makes noise while driving straight and turning left it goes away when turning right -
My car makes squeeky noises in the front lower tires on both left and right sidesseu - 1998 Toyota T100 - Steering & Suspension - 8/27/2012this noises happened when i drive i also have a hard time turning my vehicle. i have no signal on for checking engine.
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I want to level the front of my truck. I think I need an extended linkage for the sway bar.Koop - 2011 Toyota Tundra - Steering & Suspension - 8/26/2012By raising the front it seems I would take some of the pressure off the sway bar. What should I do?
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Why is my steering wheel shaking?Suzanne - 2007 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 8/26/2012My steering wheel is shaking and all the tires have the max air pressure expect the front right.-
8/26/2012 jeffreycould be unbalanced tire, air pressure, wheel bearing bad tire , a lot of misc. things to go wrong, How long has this issue been going on ?
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Car feels low, every bump or hole feels solid impact.hear lose noise in the front area when bump or hole.santiago - 2007 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 8/26/2012Tires look bent inward.-
8/26/2012 JimmSeveral possibilities; worn out shocks / struts (how many miles on the current set?), worn / loose wheel bearing or bearing hub, worn / faulty suspension bushing, worn / faulty steering bushing or component - such as the anti-sway arm bushings or end links.
Try the 'How-To-Guides' feature on the AutoMD website for the specific steps to inspect the front end components for excess wear / play / looseness.
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My steering weel pulls to the left an shakes goeing over 25 miles per hourlaura - 1996 Toyota Celica - Steering & Suspension - 8/23/2012
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How do I Measure my shocksTrevor Smith - 1997 Toyota Tacoma - Steering & Suspension - 8/20/2012My leaf springs are flattened and I need new shocks and I do not know how long of shocks I need as I put a 2.5" lift on my truck -
Car is very low in the back and 2 in a half inches higher in the frontMs. Murphy - 2000 Toyota 4Runner - Steering & Suspension - 8/16/2012
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8/16/2012 CVOWorn coil springs and shock absorbers or leaf springs will be the cause of this problem.
See this Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
http://www.autozone.com/.../...rGuideContent.jsp
or this Leaf Springs
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
http://www.autozone.com/.../...rGuideContent.jsp
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Replacing worn struts.mal56 - 1999 Toyota Avalon - Steering & Suspension - 8/11/2012Does anyone know of a repair facility that rents out bays for do it yourself auto work. I live close to Houston Texas.
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8/11/2012 JimmCheck the yellow pages or Google for the DIY repair facility. You may also try the 'Find-A-Shop' feature on the AutoMD website.
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When I put on brakes before coming to a stop my car vibrates until I stop..Char - 2007 Toyota Corolla - Steering & Suspension - 8/4/2012
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8/4/2012 JimmUsually, the vibration when braking is due to warped brake rotors. If the brake rotors are warped, it's typically less expensive to replace the warped rotors - as compared with having them machined.
Remember too that the brake rotors are always replaced in pars - both front rotors at the same time, for example. Also, in addition to the brake rotors, you will also need to replace the front wheel bearings and rotor grease seals - for each wheel. The front wheel bearings are simply pressed into the new rotor - followed by the new seal - prior to the rotor installation.
Try 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 new front brake rotors for around $15.00 each for your vehicle.
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My car in the front end is making a metal grinding noise that sounds as if there is a metal pipe dragging on the ground.valeda johnson - 2004 Toyota Corolla - Steering & Suspension - 7/31/2012Whe you look beneath the car, nothing is hanging from the bottom. Whether I put the car in reverse or forward it makes this metal noise like something is hitting the ground. My breakes were done last year around this time and I have no issues with them. -
What causes the car to vibrate at about 60 to 65 mph and when I push the brakes at about 65 to 70 mphBen - 2009 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 7/28/2012I push the brakes not soft but kind of hard
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7/28/2012 JimmThe vibration at-speed may be related to; worn / faulty wheel bearings, front wheels out-of-balance, worn / faulty strut bearings, worn strut upper mount, worn / faulty suspension bushings.
The brake-related vibration is usually related to; warped disc brake rotors - especially when applying the brakes. Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.RockAuto.com or www.autopartswarehouse.com for the replacement parts.
For example, they (RockAuto) list the front disc brake rotors from around $29.00 each - for your vehicle.
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Why does my car ride rough when I backout and hit an uneven place?lobaby - 2001 Toyota Avalon - Steering & Suspension - 7/22/2012Car does not run smooth. My car have 250,000 miles. check engine light is on(anti skid).
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There is a rattle coming from the right rear of the car. The rattle is not constant.bostonblackie - 2004 Toyota Camry - Steering & Suspension - 7/21/2012The sway bar bushings and links have been replaced, but the rattle is still there. It sounds as if it is a loose baffle in the muffler, but the muffler checks out fine. A mechanic suggested that I change the struts and mounts, but visual inspection shows the struts ...
