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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle sways | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Front hub bearing (worn) | ||
| Rear hub bearing (worn) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with rear shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Bottoming | Vehicle (overloaded) | - |
| Pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with rear shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Height control compressor | ||
| No. 1 height control valve | ||
| No. 2 height control valve | ||
| Vehicle/pulls | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with rear shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Steering linkage (loose or worn) | - | |
| Front hub bearing (worn) | ||
| Rear hub bearing (worn) | ||
| Steering gear (out of adjustment or broken) | ||
| Suspension parts (worn) | - | |
| Wheel shimmy | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Wheel (out of balance) | ||
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with rear shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Front No. 1 suspension upper arm (worn) | ||
| Front No. 2 suspension upper arm (worn) | ||
| Front No. 2 suspension lower arm (worn) | ||
| Front lower ball joint (worn) | ||
| Rear upper No. 1 control arm (worn) | ||
| Rear upper No. 2 control arm (worn) | ||
| Rear No. 1 suspension arm (worn) | ||
| Front hub bearing (worn) | ||
| Rear hub bearing (worn) | ||
| Steering link assembly (out of adjustment) | - | |
| Steering gear (out of adjustment or broken) | ||
| Abnormal tire wear | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Pneumatic cylinder with rear shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Suspension parts (worn) | - |