SUSPENSION SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Symptom Suspected area See page
Bottoming 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) -
2. Torsion bar spring (Worn)

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3. Shock absorber (Worn)

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Sways/pitches 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)

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2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken)

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3. Torsion bar spring (Worn)

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4. Shock absorber (Worn)

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5. Leaf spring (Worn)

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Front wheel shimmy 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)

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2. Wheel (Out of balance)

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3. Shock absorber (Worn)

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4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)

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5. Suspension lower arm (Weak)

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6. Lower ball joint (Worn)

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7. Torsion bar spring (Worn)

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8. Hub bearing (Worn)

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9. Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken)

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Rear wheel shimmy 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)

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2. Wheel (Out of balance)

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3. Shock absorber (Worn)

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4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)

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5. Leaf spring (Worn)

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Abnormal tire wear 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)

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2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)

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3. Shock absorber (Worn)

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4. Suspension parts (Worn) -