Toyota Land Cruiser

 Service Manual

Suspension & Axle
Tire and wheel

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TIRE

(a) Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.

Cold tire inflation pressure:

*: Trailer towing

(b) Check the tire runout.

Tire runout: 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less

2. ROTATE TIRE

HINT:

• Rotate tires as shown in the illustration.
• Rotate as shown in (B) if the spare tire is included in the rotation.

3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE

(a) Check and adjust the Off-the car balance.

(b) If necessary, check and adjust the On-the car balance.

Imbalance after adjustment: 14.0 g (0.031 Ib) or less

4. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS

5. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS

6. CHECK BALL JOINT FOR LOOSENESS

7. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORKS PROPERLY

• Check that oil leaks
• Check the mounting bushings for wear
• Bounce front and rear of the vehicle

Coil spring and rear shock absorber

Differential locking system

Front axle hub

Front differential carrier

Front drive shaft

Front differential side gear shaft oil seal

Front lower suspension ARM

Front shock absorber

Front stabilizer bar

Front torsion bar spring

Front upper suspension ARM

Front wheel alignment

Front wheel hub bolt

Rear axle shaft

Rear differential carrier

Rear differential carrier (w/ Diff. Lock)

Rear differential carrier (w/ LSD)

Rear differential front oil seal

Rear lateral control rod

Rear stabilizer bar

Rear upper and lower control ARM

Rear wheel hub bolt

Steering knuckle

Tire and wheel

Troubleshooting