Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lexus GS 430 and 2006 Lexus GS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Use the table below to help find the cause of the problem. Check each part. If necessary, replace these parts.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART
| Symptom | Suspected area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Wander / pulls | Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ADJUSTMENT | |
| Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Stabilizer bar (Loose): for 2WD | FRONT STABILIZER BAR (FOR 2WD) | |
| Stabilizer bar (Loose): for 4WD | FRONT STABILIZER BAR (FOR 4WD) | |
| Front wheel shimmy | Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| Wheels (Out of balance) | INSPECTION | |
| Shock absorber (Worn out): for 2WD | INSPECTION | |
| Shock absorber (Worn out): for 4WD | INSPECTION | |
| Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ADJUSTMENT | |
| Lower Ball joint (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| HUB BEARINGS (LOOSE OR WORN) | HUB BEARINGS (LOOSE OR WORN) | |
| Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | INSPECTION | |
| REAR WHEEL SHIMMY | Hub bearings (Loose or worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION |
| Shock absorber (Worn out) | INSPECTION |