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 | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Bottoming out | Vehicle (overloaded) | - |
| Front coil spring (weak) | ||
| Front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Vehicle tilts | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Front stabilizer bar (bent or broken) | ||
| Front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Wheel shimmy | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Wheel (out of balance) | ||
| Front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Front upper ball joint (worn) | ||
| Front lower ball joint (worn) | ||
| Front hub bearing (worn) | ||
| Steering link assembly (out of adjustment) | ||
| Abnormal tire wear | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Suspension parts (worn) | - | |
| Vehicle sways | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Front hub bearing (worn) | ||
| Front shock absorber (worn) |