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 |
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Wander or pulls |
Tires (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Front wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Steering intermediate shaft (loose or worn) |
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Steering gear (loose or worn) |
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Front axle hub bearing (loose or worn) |
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Rear axle hub and bearing assembly (loose or worn) |
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Front shock absorber (worn out) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn out) |
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Front stabilizer bar (loose or worn) |
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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 axle hub bearing (loose or worn) |
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Front lower suspension arm (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 (worn out) |
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Rear axle hub and bearing assembly (loose or worn) |