SUSPENSION SYSTEM (for 2WD) PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Tech Tips
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. 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 out | Vehicle (overloaded) | - |
| Front coil spring (weak) | ||
| Rear coil spring (weak) | ||
| Front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with rear shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Vehicle tilts | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Front stabilizer bar (bent or broken) | ||
| Rear stabilizer bar (bent or broken) | ||
| Front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with rear shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Wheel shimmy | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Wheel (out of balance) | ||
| Front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with rear shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Front upper ball joint (worn) | ||
| Front lower ball joint (worn) | ||
| Rear upper ball joint (worn) | ||
| Rear lower ball joint (worn) | ||
| Toe control link ball joint (worn) | ||
| Front hub bearing (worn) | ||
| Rear hub bearing (worn) | ||
| Steering link assembly (out of adjustment) | - | |
| Abnormal tire wear | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with rear shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Suspension parts (worn) | - | |
| Vehicle sways | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Front hub bearing (worn) | ||
| Rear hub bearing (worn) | ||
| Front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with rear shock absorber (worn) |