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 unstable |
Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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Front wheel alignment |
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Rear wheel alignment |
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Front hub bearing |
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Rear hub bearing |
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Front shock absorber with coil spring |
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Rear shock absorber |
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Rear coil spring |
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Bottoming |
Vehicle (Overloaded) |
- |
Front shock absorber with coil spring |
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Rear shock absorber |
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Rear coil spring |
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Swaying/pitching |
Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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Front stabilizer bar |
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Front shock absorber with coil spring |
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Rear shock absorber |
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Rear coil spring |
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Rear 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 |
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Rear coil spring |
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Rear hub bearing |
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Abnormal tire wear |
Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheels (Out of balance) |
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Front wheel alignment |
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Rear wheel alignment |
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Vehicle pull |
Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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Front wheel alignment |
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Rear wheel alignment |
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Brake (Dragging) |
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Steering wheel (Off center) |