Driving habits, tire pressure, weight, Tune-up, Oxygen sensor.

Unbalanced wheels will cause the steering wheel to vibrate. Check wheel balance.

Duplicate question.

Operation: The inner tie rod ends connect the rack to the tie rods. Advice: The inner tie rod ends are attached to the rack in a variety of different ways depending on the year make and model of the vehicle. Check the repair guides for the vehicle that you are working on. When working with rack and pinion steering, in most cases it is best to disconnect the outer tie rod ends and remove the rack with the tie rods attached as a unit. It is easier to get to the inner tie rod ends after the rack has been removed from the vehicle. Also with the rack laid out on a bench, it makes measuring for tie rod end positioning easier. Recommendations: Repair guides

See this link and click on the " VIEW JOB DIAGRAM ", it has a small detailed instruction. Hope this helps.

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Excessive white smoke may come from a head blown gasket.
Obtain a compression tester ( loan free from Autozone or O'Reilly ), do a compression test in all 4 cylinders. A same compression readings in the adjacent cylinders #2 & #3 are the results of a head blown gasket.

Note: a small white smoke amount at cold is insignificant.

Yes, the shocks must be replaced when leaking - this means the seal has failed or is faulty. Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.RockAuto.com or www.autopartswarehouse.com for the replacement parts.

You 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.

Check 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.

I have replaced OE springs with these Pro Comp springs and I love it!! I would recommend all 1995 and earlier 4Runners have this done.

i 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

This 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.

Check 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.

The alignment costs will vary - even at local alignment and front end repair shops. Call around to find your estimate.