General Diagnostics Table: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom	Possible cause	Remedy
Vehicle sways.	Improperly inflated tire	Adjust inflation pressure.
	Abnormal tire wear	Inspect tires according "Abnormal tire wear" in this table, and then replace tires if required.
	Front wheel alignment	Inspect front wheel alignment.
	Rear wheel alignment	Inspect rear wheel alignment.
	Front strut	Inspect front strut < Ref. to STRUT INSPECTION , Front Strut .>
	Rear shock absorber	Inspect rear shock absorber < Ref. to STRUT INSPECTION , Rear Strut .>
	Front axle	Inspect front axle < Ref. to INSPECTION , Front Axle .>
	Rear axle	Inspect rear axle < Ref. to INSPECTION , Rear Axle .>
Abnormal vehicle pitching	Improperly inflated tire	Adjust inflation pressure.
	Abnormal tire wear	Inspect tires according "Abnormal tire wear" in this table, and then replace tires if required.
	Front stabilizer	Inspect front stabilizer < Ref. to STABILIZER INSPECTION , Front Stabilizer .>
	Front wheel alignment	Inspect front wheel alignment.
	Rear wheel alignment	Inspect rear wheel alignment.
Abnormal wheel vibration	Improperly inflated tire	Adjust inflation pressure.
	Abnormal tire wear	Inspect tires according "Abnormal tire wear" in this table, and then replace tires if required.
	Wheel is out of balance.	Inspect wheel balance. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT . >
	Front axle	Inspect front axle < Ref. to INSPECTION , Front Axle .>
	Rear axle	Inspect rear axle < Ref. to INSPECTION , Rear Axle .>
Abnormal tire wear	Improperly inflated tire	Adjust inflation pressure.
	Wheel is out of balance.	Inspect wheel balance. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT . >
	Front wheel alignment	Inspect front wheel alignment.
	Rear wheel alignment	Inspect rear wheel alignment.