REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
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.
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
Link |
|---|---|---|
Vehicle pulls to one side while driving |
Tires (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Rear axle hub (worn) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) |
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Suspension parts (worn) |
- |
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Bottoming |
Vehicle (overloaded) |
- |
Rear coil spring (weak) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) |
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Swaying/pitching |
Tires (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Rear coil spring (weak) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) |
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Wheel shimmy |
Tires (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheels (out of balance) |
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Rear wheel alignment |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) |
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Rear axle hub (worn) |
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Abnormal tire wear |
Tires (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheels (out of balance) |
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Rear wheel alignment |
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Suspension parts (worn) |
- |