AXLE SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Tip:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Table 1. Axle System
Symptom	Suspected Area	See page
Wanders or pulls	Tires (worn or improperly inflated)	Click here
	Front wheel alignment (incorrect)	Click here
	Rear wheel alignment (incorrect)	Click here
	Steering intermediate shaft (loose or worn)	Click here
	Front hub bearings (loose or worn)	Click here
	Rear hub bearings (loose or worn)	Click here
	Steering gear (broken)	Click here
	Suspension parts (worn out)	-
Front wheel shimmy	Tires (worn or improperly inflated)	Click here
	Wheels (out of balance)	Click here
	Shock absorber (worn out)	Click here
	Front wheel alignment (incorrect)	Click here
	Lower ball joint (worn)	Click here
	Axle hub bearings (loose or worn)	Click here
	Steering intermediate shaft (loose or worn)	Click here
	Steering gear (broken)	Click here
Rear wheel shimmy	Tires (worn or improperly inflated)	Click here
	Wheels (out of balance)	Click here
	Shock absorber (worn out)	Click here
	Axle hub bearings (loose or worn)	Click here
	Rear wheel alignment (incorrect)	Click here