SUSPENSION SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Tech Tips
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the ranked order of probability of each of the possible causes. Check each part in the order suggested. If necessary, replace the applicable parts.
| Symptom | Suspected area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle unstable | 1. Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| 2. Front wheel alignment | ||
| 3. Rear wheel alignment | ||
| 4. Hub bearing | ||
| 5. Front shock absorber with coil spring | ||
| 6. Rear shock absorber | ||
| 7. Rear coil spring | ||
| Bottoming | 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) | - |
| 2. Front shock absorber with coil spring | ||
| 3. Rear shock absorber | ||
| 4. Rear coil spring | ||
| Swaying/pitching | 1. Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| 2. Front stabilizer bar | ||
| 3. Front shock absorber with coil spring | ||
| 4. Rear shock absorber | ||
| 5. Rear coil spring | ||
| Front wheel shimmy | 1. Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| 2. Wheels (Out of balance) | ||
| 3. Front wheel alignment | ||
| 4. Front suspension lower arm | ||
| 5. Front shock absorber with coil spring | ||
| 6. Hub bearing | ||
| Rear wheel shimmy | 1. Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| 2. Wheels (Out of balance) | ||
| 3. Rear wheel alignment | ||
| 4. Rear axle beam | ||
| 5. Rear shock absorber | ||
| 6. Rear coil spring | ||
| 7. Hub bearing | ||
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| 2. Wheels (Out of balance) | ||
| 3. Front wheel alignment | ||
| 4. Rear wheel alignment | ||
| Vehicle pull | 1. Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| 2. Front wheel alignment | ||
| 3. Rear wheel alignment | ||
| 4. Brake (Dragging) | ||
| 5. Steering wheel (Off center) | - |