Problem Symptoms Table
Use the table below to help determine the cause of a problem. The likely causes of the problem are indicated in descending order. Check each suspected area in order. Repair or replace faulty parts or perform adjustments as necessary.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle unstable | Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Front wheel alignment | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Rear wheel alignment | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Hub bearing | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Front shock absorber with coil spring | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING | |
| Rear shock absorber | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Rear coil spring | REAR COIL SPRING | |
| Bottoming | Vehicle (Overloaded) | - |
| Front shock absorber with coil spring | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING | |
| Rear shock absorber | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Rear coil spring | REAR COIL SPRING | |
| Swaying/pitching | Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Front stabilizer bar | FRONT STABILIZER BAR | |
| Front shock absorber with coil spring | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING | |
| Rear shock absorber | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Rear coil spring | REAR COIL SPRING | |
| Front wheel shimmy | Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Wheels (Out of balance) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM | |
| Front wheel alignment | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Front suspension lower arm | FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM | |
| Front shock absorber with coil spring | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING | |
| Hub bearing | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Rear wheel shimmy | Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Wheels (Out of balance) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM | |
| Rear wheel alignment | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Rear axle beam | REAR AXLE BEAM | |
| Rear shock absorber | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Rear coil spring | REAR COIL SPRING | |
| Hub bearing | REAR AXLE HUB | |
| Abnormal tire wear | Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Wheels (Out of balance) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM | |
| Front wheel alignment | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Rear wheel alignment | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Vehicle pull | Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Front wheel alignment | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Rear wheel alignment | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Brake (Dragging) | INSTALLATION | |
| Steering wheel (Off center) | - |