FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bottoming out | Vehicle (overloaded) | - |
| Front coil spring for 2WD (weak) | ||
| Front coil spring for AWD (weak) | ||
| Front shock absorber for 2WD (worn) | ||
| Front shock absorber for AWD (worn) | ||
| Vehicle tilts | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Front stabilizer bar for 2WD (bent or broken) | ||
| Front stabilizer bar for AWD (bent or broken) | ||
| Front shock absorber for 2WD (worn) | ||
| Front shock absorber for AWD (worn) | ||
| Wheel shimmy | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Wheel (out of balance) | ||
| Front shock absorber for 2WD (worn) | ||
| Front shock absorber for AWD (worn) | ||
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Front upper ball joint (worn) | ||
| Front lower ball joint for 2WD (worn) | ||
| Front lower ball joint for AWD (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 for 2WD (worn) | ||
| Front shock absorber for AWD (worn) | ||
| Suspension parts (worn) | - | |
| Vehicle sways | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Front hub bearing (worn) | ||
| Front shock absorber for 2WD (worn) | ||
| Front shock absorber for AWD (worn) |