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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bottoming | 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) | - |
| 2. Torsion bar spring (Worn) | ||
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | ||
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| 2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) | ||
| 3. Torsion bar spring (Worn) | ||
| 4. Shock absorber (Worn) | ||
| 5. Leaf spring (Worn) | ||
| Front wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | ||
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | ||
| 4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ||
| 5. Suspension lower arm (Weak) | ||
| 6. Lower ball joint (Worn) | ||
| 7. Torsion bar spring (Worn) | ||
| 8. Hub bearing (Worn) | ||
| 9. Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken) | ||
| Rear wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | ||
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | ||
| 4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ||
| 5. Leaf spring (Worn) | ||
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ||
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | ||
| 4. Suspension parts (Worn) | - |