SUSPENSION SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Tech Tips
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Wander/pulls | 1 . Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ||
| 3. Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | - | |
| 4. Front hub bearing (Worn) | ||
| 5. Rear hub bearing (Worn) | ||
| 6. Front suspension parts (Worn) | - | |
| 7. Rear shock absorber (Worn) | ||
| 8. Rear spring (Weak) | ||
| Bottoming | 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) | - |
| 2. Front spring (Weak) | ||
| 3. Rear spring (Weak) | ||
| 4. Front shock absorber (Worn) | ||
| 5. Rear shock absorber (Worn) | ||
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| 2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) | ||
| 3. Front shock absorber (Worn) | ||
| 4. Rear shock absorber (Worn) | ||
| Front wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | ||
| 3. Front shock absorber (Worn) | ||
| 4. Rear shock absorber (Worn) | ||
| 5. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ||
| 6. Ball joint (Worn) | ||
| 7. Front hub bearing (Worn) | ||
| 8. Rear hub bearing (Worn) | ||
| 9. Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | - | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| 2.Wheel (Out of balance) | ||
| 3. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ||
| 4. Front shock absorber (Worn) | ||
| 5. Rear shock absorber (Worn) | ||
| 6. Front suspension parts (Worn) | - |