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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wander or pulls | Tires (worn or improperly inflated) (for TMC, TMMR Made) | |
| Tires (worn or improperly inflated) (for TMMK Made) | ||
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) (for TMC, TMMR Made) | ||
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) (for TMMK Made) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) (for TMC, TMMR Made) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) (for TMMK Made) | ||
| Steering intermediate shaft (loose or worn) | ||
| Front axle hub bearings (loose or worn) | ||
| Rear axle hub bearings (loose or worn) (for TMC, TMMR Made) | ||
| Rear axle hub bearings (loose or worn) (for TMMK Made) | ||
| Steering gear (broken) | ||
| Suspension parts (worn out) | - | |
| Front wheel shimmy | Tires (worn or improperly inflated) (for TMC, TMMR Made) | |
| Tires (worn or improperly inflated) (for TMMK Made) | ||
| Wheels (out of balance) (for TMC, TMMR Made) | ||
| Wheels (out of balance) (for TMMK Made) | ||
| Front shock absorber (worn out) | ||
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) (for TMC, TMMR Made) | ||
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) (for TMMK Made) | ||
| Lower ball joint (worn) | ||
| Axle hub bearings (loose or worn) | ||
| Steering intermediate shaft (loose or worn) | ||
| Steering gear (broken) | ||
| Rear wheel shimmy | Tires (worn or improperly inflated) (for TMC, TMMR Made) | |
| Tires (worn or improperly inflated) (for TMMK Made) | ||
| Wheels (out of balance) (for TMC, TMMR Made) | ||
| Wheels (out of balance) (for TMMK Made) | ||
| Rear shock absorber (worn out) (for TMC, TMMR Made) | ||
| Rear shock absorber (worn out) (for TMMK Made) | ||
| Axle hub bearings (loose or worn) (for TMC, TMMR Made) | ||
| Axle hub bearings (loose or worn) (for TMMK Made) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) (for TMC, TMMR Made) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) (for TMMK Made) |