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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle pulls to one side while driving | Tires (worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) | Click here | |
| Rear axle hub (worn) | Click here | |
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | Click here | |
| Rear coil spring (weak) | ||
| Suspension parts (worn) | - | |
| Bottoming | Vehicle (overloaded) | - |
| Rear coil spring (weak) | Click here | |
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | Click here | |
| Swaying/pitching | Tires (worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| Rear coil spring (weak) | Click here | |
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | Click here | |
| Rear stabilizer bar (bent or broken) | Click here | |
| Wheel shimmy | Tires (worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| Wheels (out of balance) | Click here | |
| Rear wheel alignment | Click here | |
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | Click here | |
| Rear axle hub (worn) | Click here | |
| Abnormal tire wear | Tires (worn or improperly inflated) | Click here |
| Wheels (out of balance) | Click here | |
| Rear wheel alignment | Click here | |
| Suspension parts (worn) | - |