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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle tilts | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Rear hub bearing (worn) | ||
| Rear shock absorber with coil spring (worn) | ||
| Bottoming | Vehicle (overloaded) | - |
| Rear shock absorber with coil spring (worn) | ||
| Wheel shimmy | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Rear stabilizer bar (worn) | ||
| Rear shock absorber with coil spring (worn) | ||
| Abnormal tire wear | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Wheel (out of balance) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) | ||
| Toe control link sub-assembly (worn) | ||
| Rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly (worn) | ||
| Rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (worn) | ||
| Rear upper control arm assembly (worn) | ||
| Rear shock absorber with coil spring (worn) | ||
| Rear hub bearing (worn) | ||
| Vehicle sways | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Wheel (out of balance) | ||
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) |