Problem Symptoms Table

2009 Toyota Sienna XLE, FWDSECTION Problem Symptoms Table

Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

SYMPTOMS REFERENCE

Symptom Suspected Area See
Wander 1. Wheel INSPECTION
2. Front wheel alignment FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
3. Rear wheel alignment REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
4. Hub bearing (Worn) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 
5. Front shock absorber INSPECTION
6. Rear shock absorber INSPECTION
Front wheel shimmy 1. Wheel (imbalance) INSPECTION
2. Hub bearing (Worn) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 
3. Lower suspension arm REMOVAL
4. Lower ball joint (Worn) REMOVAL
5. Front shock absorber INSPECTION
Noise (Front) 1. Front drive shaft INSPECTION
2. Front shock absorber INSPECTION
3. Hub bearing (Worn) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 
4. Lower ball joint (Worn) REMOVAL
Noise (Rear) 1. Rear drive shaft INSPECTION
2. Hub & bearing (2WD) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 
3. Hub & bearing (4WD) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 
4. Rear shock absorber INSPECTION
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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