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 TABLE
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle unstable | Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Hub bearing (Worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Suspension parts (Worn) | - | |
| Bottoming | Vehicle (Overloaded) | - |
| Front coil spring (Weak) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING | |
| Rear coil spring (Weak) | REAR COIL SPRING | |
| Front shock absorber (Worn) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING | |
| Rear shock absorber (Worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Swaying/pitching | Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Front stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) | FRONT STABILIZER BAR | |
| Rear stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) | REAR STABILIZER BAR | |
| Front shock absorber (Worn) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING | |
| Rear shock absorber (Worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Front 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 WITH COIL SPRING | |
| Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Upper ball joint (Worn) | FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM | |
| Lower ball joint (Worn) | FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM | |
| Hub bearing (Worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | - | |
| Rear wheel shimmy | Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Wheel (Out of balance) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM | |
| Rear shock absorber (Worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Hub bearing (Worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Abnormal tire wear | Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Front shock absorber (Worn) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING | |
| Rear shock absorber (Worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Suspension parts (Worn) | - |