Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. 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.
Axle system
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS REFERENCE
| Symptom | Suspected area | See Procedure |
|---|---|---|
| Wander or pulls | 1. Tires (worn or improperly inflated) | DIAGNOSIS FOR IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR |
| 2. WHEEL ALIGNMENT (incorrect) | WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 3. HUB BEARINGS (LOOSE OR WORN) | HUB BEARINGS (LOOSE OR WORN) | |
| 4. Steering gear (adjustment required or broken) | PRECAUTION (2005/12- ) | |
| 5. Suspension parts (worn out) for automatic transaxle | INSPECTION | |
| 6. Suspension parts (worn out) for manual transaxle | INSPECTION | |
| Front wheel shimmy | 1. Tires (worn or improperly inflated) | DIAGNOSIS FOR IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR |
| 2. Wheels (out of balance) | DIAGNOSIS FOR IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR | |
| 3. Shock absorber (worn out) | INSPECTION | |
| 4. WHEEL ALIGNMENT (incorrect) | WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 5. Ball joint (worn) for automatic transaxle | INSPECTION | |
| 6. Ball joint (worn) for manual transaxle | INSPECTION | |
| 7. HUB BEARINGS (LOOSE OR WORN) | HUB BEARINGS (LOOSE OR WORN) | |
| 8. Steering gear | INSPECTION | |
| Rear wheel shimmy | 1. Tires (worn or improperly inflated) | DIAGNOSIS FOR IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR |
| 2. Wheels (out of balance) | DIAGNOSIS FOR IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR | |
| 3. SHOCK ABSORBER (worn out) | SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 4. WHEEL ALIGNMENT (incorrect) | WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 5. AXLE BEARINGS (LOOSE OR WORN) | AXLE BEARINGS (LOOSE OR WORN) |