Problem Symptoms Table
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.
FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM
FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Bottoming | 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Spring (Weak) | REMOVAL | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) | INSPECTION | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Front wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | INSPECTION | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| 4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ADJUSTMENT | |
| 5. Ball joint (Worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 6. Hub bearing (Worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 7. Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ADJUSTMENT | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| 4. Suspension parts (Worn) | ADJUSTMENT |
REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Wander/pulls | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ADJUSTMENT | |
| 3. Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| 4. Hub bearing (Worn) | REAR AXLE HUB | |
| 5. Suspension parts | ADJUSTMENT | |
| Bottoming | 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Spring (Weak) | REMOVAL | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) | REMOVAL | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Rear wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | INSPECTION | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| 4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ADJUSTMENT | |
| 5. Hub bearing (Worn) | REAR AXLE HUB | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ADJUSTMENT | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| 4. Suspension parts (Worn) | ADJUSTMENT |