SUSPENSION SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Tech Tips
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 | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Wander/pulls | Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | - | |
| Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | ||
| Front hub bearing (Worn) | - | |
| Rear hub bearing (Worn) | - | |
| Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken) | ||
| Suspension parts (Worn) | - | |
| Bottoming | Vehicle (Overloaded) | - |
| Front spring (Weak) | - | |
| Rear spring (Weak) | ||
| Front shock absorber (Worn) | - | |
| Rear shock absorber (Worn) | - | |
| Sways/pitches | Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Front shock absorber (Worn) | - | |
| Rear shock absorber (Worn) | - | |
| Front stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) | - | |
| Rear stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) | ||
| Wheel shimmy | Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Wheel (Out of balance) | ||
| Front shock absorber (Worn) | - | |
| Rear shock absorber (Worn) | - | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | - | |
| Front hub bearing (Worn) | - | |
| Rear hub bearing (Worn) | - | |
| Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | ||
| Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken) | ||
| Abnormal tire wear | Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | - | |
| Front shock absorber (Worn) | - | |
| Rear shock absorber (Worn) | - | |
| Suspension parts (Worn) | - |