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xssyan · Newbie Joined: 08 Dec 2004 Posts: 1

i have just bought a landcruiser 100 series 1997 registered on r plate it maybe later its 4.7 petrol automatic.
it has a lcd display which has built in tv but the language is in japanese
i would like to know how to change the language to english and possibly add a navigation system.
the other problem is juddering from the rear at anything above 40mph i have checked the air pressures and rotated the tyres around still no joy
i would be greatful for all info.

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roscoFJ73 · Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 9:42 Post subject:

Xssyan This company has translated versions of Prado manuals.
Maybe contact them to see if they can help.

compoutpost.com - Toyota Prado Landcruiser 1996-2002 Owners handbook

roscoFJ73 · Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 9:44 Post subject:

This is what I meant to give you.

http://www.compoutpost.com/store/item.asp?code=0032

k1elliott · **** Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Posts: 276 Location: Kildare

Hi xssyan,

Did you buy from a garage? If so then they will be obliged to sort the wobble out.

I had a wobble of the entire cabin - moreso at the back - over 60 mph.
It turned out to be something simple - a valve neck was rotating freely in one tyre causing an imbalance which changed all the time.

Did the wobble move after you rotated the wheels? if so its probably wheel or type related.

If not then it could be a wheel bearing. Check by looking for freeplay at the bearings. Raise the car and grab the tyre firstly at 9:15 in terms of putting your hands at those positions on the tyre as you would see the hands on a clock (left at 9, right at 3). Try to move the wheel from side to side. then check with your hands at 6 o clock (12 and 6).
If there is play or noise then you might have a bearing problem.

Another possibility can be a prop shaft issue. a damaged, siezed or unbalanced shaft can make the car wobble. This is a little harder to test for. You can check whether there is too much lube by releasing the nipples. mind your eyes.
You can check for damage by visual inspection.
Checking for off balance is harder. You'd have to take it to a prop specialist.

Try to rule out all the simple causes first.

Good luck.
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