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 | Vehicle (overloaded) | - |
| Spring (weak) | ||
| Shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Sways/pitches | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Stabilizer bar (bent or broken) | ||
| Shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Wheel shimmy | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Wheel (out of balance) | ||
| Shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Upper ball joint (worn) | ||
| Lower ball joint (worn) | ||
| Hub bearing (worn) | ||
| Steering linkage (loose or worn) | - | |
| Abnormal tire wear | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Suspension parts (worn) | - |