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Re: 4RUNNER VIBRATION FIXES/CAUSES [captneumo]
by koenigbauer
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Jul 06, 2007 (11:56 am)
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Replying to: captneumo (Jul 04, 2007 11:30 pm)
To all: I have gone through and read all the postings on this vibration issue. I have a 2002 4Runner, and have the same/similar vibration issue. My steering wheel does vibrate, however the more annoying vibration that is driving me crazy is a vibration of my automatic gear shift. This vibration is not just a "buzz" that is felt, but creates a "rattling sound" of the plastic covering over the gear shift column. Has anyone experienced this same problem? Or have any advice?
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Re: Vibrations while driving at freeway speeds [jokol2]
by dogstring
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Jul 13, 2007 (4:09 pm)
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Replying to: jokol2 (Sep 07, 2006 6:46 pm)
I have a 2003 4wd sr5 v8 4 runner with the same vibration. I currently have 140,000 km and have had the vibration since 110,000 km. I could not believe how many people are having the same problem. After having new tire, rotars, and brake pads, the vibration is still there. It happens at 50-65 mph and seems to be worst when the vechile is hot or on long drives. I love toyota vechiles so much but hate the service dept. so I have been getting it serviced elsewhere. This is my fifth new toyota vechile and I have not had a problem till now. My wife wants a second vechile, it won't be a toyota maybe a GMC.
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Re: 4RUNNER VIBRATION FIXES/CAUSES [captneumo]
by rentschl
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Jul 30, 2007 (11:26 pm)
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Replying to: captneumo (Jul 04, 2007 11:30 pm)
Hi,
I had this issue on an '03 V8 4WD and could never get Toyota to do anything about it. At the time I was pursuing it there was only a TSB for Lexus GX470 but they claimed that that TSB just didn't apply for my vehicle.
Yeah, right...both vehicles share the same frame, engine & powertrain but the TSB was just for the Lexus; thanks Toyota!
I have been able to minimize it by being picky with tire selection and balancing.
My question is now that there is a TSB (at least for the 2WD version), how do you get Toyota to do the upgrade?
-Eric
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- #141 of 156
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96 4-Runner Vibration
by bigdvol
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Dec 10, 2007 (3:34 pm)
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I have a 96 4Runner 2WD and it has a vibration when I accelterate. When I let off the accleterator it goes away. Is this Transmission or something in the alligenment? Any advice would be helpful.
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Re: Vibrations while driving at freeway speeds [jokol2]
by stukes
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Sep 07, 2008 (6:33 am)
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Replying to: jokol2 (Sep 22, 2006 9:17 am)
Toyota 4runner. while driving between 45-70, the contact felt a vibration in the steering wheel. no warning lights were present. I changed all tires. Align and balance are ok. new wires and new sparkplugs were installed before this problem started. 30 days later,the vibration started. please help. jmmstks aol.com Columbia SC
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Re: Vibrations while driving at freeway speeds [stukes]
by 4runners
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Jan 03, 2009 (9:32 pm)
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Replying to: stukes (Sep 07, 2008 6:33 am)
I own a 93 4runner and have similiar vibration problem like all of you have mention. I took my car for an wheel alignment because I thought that was the problem, but it was not. They told me that my alignment was perfect. I took my care home and took the two front wheels apart and my brake caliper/assembly. I bought new rotor and brake pad. When I took the nuts that hold the rotor, I found out that it was little bit loose and I can turn them with my fingers - which it should be tight. I replaced the rotor and grease the needle bearing and its contact well before re-assembling. When I put the first nut in I torque it about 40 lbs then back it out a quarter turn and then re-torque it again at 20 lbs. Then the lock ring go on and then second nut also torque at 20 lbs. I bent the lock ring to prevent the nub from backing out or losen. I bent the lock ring in-ward for one nut and out for the other. After all this, I put the rest of the wheel components back together. I did the same thing with the other front wheel too.
I did a test drive afterward and it rans smooth - no vibration. Vibration went away. I have no problem braking. My 4runner runs great now and I want to share with you all what I have discover and I hope that this would you too.
Ps. It is important to use the right tool. Wear protection, becarefully when working underneath your vehicle. Note: Rotor assembly is heavy; ask someone to you when removing or putting it back together. Becarefully with the brake line when doing this. Take you time.
Take care, and goodluck.
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Re: 2000 4Runner Vibrations [go_dawgs]
by exsandhills
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Jan 21, 2009 (4:47 pm)
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Replying to: go_dawgs (Apr 18, 2007 6:52 am)
Go Dawgs -- My kids have a 2000 4-Runner, sounds like they are having the same problem, it is just starting at a higher speed. Vibration under acceleration, nothing while coasting. Did you ever get your problem solved? What seemed to do the trick?
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Re: 2000 4Runner Vibrations [exsandhills]
by 4runners
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Jan 21, 2009 (9:48 pm)
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Replying to: exsandhills (Jan 21, 2009 4:47 pm)
Most people don't know is that the needle bearing mating between the drive shaft and the rotor (where the wheel attached to) worn in time or the nuts that hold the bearing in place - creating that running mating loosen from driving and when you drive at a certain speed - it vibrates and make alot of noise. It just need to be re-tighten per manufacturer specification and the vibration should go away.
I did just that and it went away on my 4runner.
When you remove it, check the bearing for damage or excessive worn and replace if needed.
When putting it back together, make sure that you torque the nuts per spec. and use the right tool would help too. Spending an extra $20 to get the right socket for the nut is reccomendated. Don't guess....Use the torque wrench. I never like the clicking type (torque wrench) I can never get to work correctly. I alway use the convention type.
Goodluck
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