REAR 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.

Rear Suspension System
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Bottoming Vehicle (overloaded) -
Rear coil spring (weak)

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Rear shock absorber (worn)

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Vehicle tilts Tire (worn or improperly inflated)

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Rear stabilizer bar (bent or broken)

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Rear shock absorber (worn)

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Wheel shimmy Tire (worn or improperly inflated)

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Wheel (out of balance)

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Rear shock absorber (worn)

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Rear wheel alignment (incorrect)

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Rear upper arm (worn)

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Rear lower arm (worn)

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Toe control link (worn)

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Rear hub bearing (worn)

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Steering link assembly (out of adjustment)

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Abnormal tire wear Tire (worn or improperly inflated)

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Rear wheel alignment (incorrect)

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Rear shock absorber (worn)

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Suspension parts (worn) -
Vehicle sways Tire (worn or improperly inflated)

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Rear wheel alignment (incorrect)

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Rear hub bearing (worn)

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Rear shock absorber (worn)

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