Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary
Rear Suspension System
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Bottoming out | Vehicle (Overloaded) | - |
| Spring (Weak) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Sways/pitches | Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) | REAR STABILIZER BAR | |
| Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Rear wheel shimmy | Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| Wheel (Out of balance) | INSPECTION | |
| Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Rear wheel alignment (Incorrect) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Hub bearing (Worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Abnormal tire wear | Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| Rear wheel alignment (Incorrect) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Hub bearing (Worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Vehicle pull | Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| Rear wheel alignment (Incorrect) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT |