Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
Use the table below to help find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
Suspension system
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION SYSTEM
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle/pulls | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Front shock absorber (worn) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Steering linkage (loose or worn) | - | |
| Front hub bearing (worn) | FRONT AXLE HUB | |
| Rear hub bearing (worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Steering gear (out of adjustment or broken) | REMOVAL | |
| Suspension parts (worn) | - | |
| Bottoming | Vehicle (overloaded) | - |
| Rear coil spring (weak) | REAR COIL SPRING | |
| Front shock absorber (worn) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Sway/pitches | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Rear coil spring (weak) | REAR COIL SPRING | |
| Front 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) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Wheel (out of balance) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM | |
| Front shock absorber (worn) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Front lower ball joint (worn) | FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT | |
| Front hub bearing (worn) | REMOVAL | |
| Rear hub bearing (worn) | REMOVAL | |
| Steering linkage (loose or worn) | - | |
| Steering gear (out of adjustment or broken) | REMOVAL | |
| Abnormal tire wear | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Wheel (out of balance) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM | |
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Suspension parts (worn) | - |