Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2738

b. Attach the 4 clips to install the upper steering cover onto the instrument panel cluster finish panel.

Fig. 193: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover Clips
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c. Install the 2 screws.

Torque: 2.0 N*m (20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf)

HINT:

Turn the steering wheel to the right and left as necessary to install the 2 screws.

Fig. 194: Removing/Installing Upper Steering Column Cover Screws
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8. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

a. Inspect the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

9. CONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

a. Perform INITIALIZATION .

NOTE:

Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the
negative battery terminal.

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2009 SUSPENSION

Suspension - Tundra

SUSPENSION SYSTEM

HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT:

This is a flowchart for vehicle pull.

2009 Toyota Tundra

2009 SUSPENSION Suspension - Tundra

2009 Toyota Tundra

2009 SUSPENSION Suspension - Tundra

Fig. 1: Vehicle Pull Flowchart (1 Of 2)
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Fig. 2: Vehicle Pull Flowchart (2 Of 2)
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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

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2009 SUSPENSION Suspension - Tundra

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.

Suspension system

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

ADJUSTMENT

Symptom

Suspected Area

Refer To

Bottoming

Vehicle (overloaded)

-

Front coil spring (weak)

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

Rear leaf spring (weak)

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Front shock absorber (worn)

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

Rear shock absorber (worn)

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Sways/pitches

Tire (worn or improperly inflated) INSPECTION
Stabilizer bar (bent or broken)

FRONT STABILIZER BAR

Front shock absorber (worn)

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

Rear shock absorber (worn)

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Wheel shimmy

Tire (worn or improperly inflated) INSPECTION
Wheel (out of balance)

INSPECTION

Front shock absorber (worn)

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

Rear shock absorber (worn)

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Wheel alignment (incorrect)

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Front upper arm ball joint (worn) FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION

ARM

Front lower arm ball joint (worn) FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION

ARM

Front hub bearing (loose or worn) REPLACEMENT
Rear hub bearing (loose or worn) -
Steering linkage (loose or worn)

-

Steering gear (out of adjustment
or broken)

-

Abnormal tire wear

Tire (improperly inflated)

INSPECTION

Wheel alignment (incorrect)

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Front shock absorber (worn)

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

Rear shock absorber (worn)

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Suspension parts (worn)

-

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2009 SUSPENSION Suspension - Tundra