SUSPENSION SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Tech Tips
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. 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 | 1. Vehicle (overloaded) | - |
| 2. Front spring (weak) | ||
| 3. Rear spring (weak) | ||
| 4. Front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| 5. Rear shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| 2. Stabilizer bar (bent or broken) | ||
| 3. Front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| 4. Rear shock absorber (worn) | ||
| Wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| 2. Wheel (out of balance) | ||
| 3. Front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| 4. Rear shock absorber (worn) | ||
| 5. Wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| 6. Ball joint (worn) | ||
| 7. Front hub bearing (worn) | ||
| 8. Rear hub bearing (worn) | ||
| 9. Steering linkage (worn) | - | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| 2. Wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| 3. Front shock absorber (worn) | ||
| 4. Rear shock absorber (worn) | ||
| 5. Suspension parts (worn) | - |