AXLE SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
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 |
|---|---|---|
Vehicle unstable |
Tires (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Front wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Rear wheel alignment*1 (incorrect) |
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Rear wheel alignment*2 (incorrect) |
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Front axle hub (loose or worn) |
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Rear axle hub and bearing*1 (loose or worn) |
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Rear axle hub and bearing*2 (loose or worn) |
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Steering intermediate shaft (loose or worn) |
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Steering gear (loose or worn) |
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Suspension parts (worn out) |
- |
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Front wheel shimmy |
Tires (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheels (out of balance) |
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Front shock absorber (worn out) |
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Front wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Front lower ball joint (worn) |
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Front axle hub (loose or worn) |
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Steering intermediate shaft (loose or worn) |
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Steering gear (loose or worn) |
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Rear wheel shimmy |
Tires (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheels (out of balance) |
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Rear shock absorber*1 (worn out) |
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Rear shock absorber*2 (worn out) |
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Rear axle hub and bearing*1 (loose or worn) |
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Rear axle hub and bearing*2 (loose or worn) |
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Rear wheel alignment*1 (incorrect) |
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Rear wheel alignment*2 (incorrect) |
*1: for Torsion Beam Type Suspension
*2: for Double Wishbone Type Suspension