AXLE SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Tip:

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.

Table 1. Axle System
Symptom	Suspected Area	Link
Vehicle unstable	Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)	Click here
	Wheel alignment (Incorrect)	Click here
	Steering linkage (Loosen or worn)	-
	Hub bearing (Worn)	Click here
	Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken)	-
	Suspension parts (Worn)	-
Vehicle unstable	Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)	Click here
	Wheel (Out of balance)	Click here
	Front shock absorber (Worn)	Click here
	Wheel alignment (Incorrect)	Click here
	Upper ball joint (Worn)	Click here
	Lower ball joint (Worn)	Click here
	Hub bearing (Worn)	Click here
	Steering linkage (Loose or worn)	-
Rear wheel shimmy	Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)	Click here
	Wheel (Out of balance)	Click here
	Rear shock absorber (Worn)	Click here
	Rear axle shaft (Worn)	Click here