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 out | Vehicle (Overloaded) | - |
| Coil spring*1 (Weak) | ||
| Coil spring*2 (Weak) | ||
| Shock absorber with coil spring*1 (Worn) | ||
| Shock absorber with coil spring*2 (Worn) | ||
| Sways/pitches | Tire*1 (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Tire*2 (Worn or improperly inflated) | ||
| Stabilizer bar*1 (Bent or broken) | ||
| Stabilizer bar*2 (Bent or broken) | ||
| Shock absorber with coil spring*1 (Worn) | ||
| Shock absorber with coil spring*2 (Worn) | ||
| Rear wheel shimmy | Tire*1 (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Tire*2 (Worn or improperly inflated) | ||
| Wheel*1 (Out of balance) | ||
| Wheel*2 (Out of balance) | ||
| Shock absorber with coil spring*1 (Worn) | ||
| Shock absorber with coil spring*2 (Worn) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment*1 (Incorrect) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment*2 (Incorrect) | ||
| Hub bearing*1 (Worn) | ||
| Hub bearing*2 (Worn) | ||
| Abnormal tire wear | Tire*1 (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Tire*2 (Worn or improperly inflated) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment*1 (Incorrect) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment*2 (Incorrect) | ||
| Hub bearing*1 (Worn) | ||
| Hub bearing*2 (Worn) | ||
| Shock absorber with coil spring*1 (Worn) | ||
| Shock absorber with coil spring*2 (Worn) | ||
| Vehicle pull | Tire*1 (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Tire*2 (Worn or improperly inflated) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment*1 (Incorrect) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment*2 (Incorrect) |
*1: for TMMK Made
*2: for TMC, TMMR Made