Problem Symptoms Table
Use the table below to find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
FRONT SUSPENSION:
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (FRONT SUSPENSION)
| Symptom | Suspected area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Bottoming | 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) | - |
| 2. SPRING (WEAK) | REMOVAL | |
| 3. SHOCK ABSORBER (WORN) | REMOVAL | |
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. STABILIZER BAR (BENT OR BROKEN) | REMOVAL | |
| 3. SHOCK ABSORBER (WORN) | REMOVAL | |
| Front wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM | |
| 3. Shock absorber (WORN) | REMOVAL | |
| 4. Wheel Alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 5. Ball joint (WORN) | REMOVAL | |
| 6. Hub bearing (Worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 7. Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | - | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Wheel alignment (incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | REMOVAL | |
| 4. Suspension parts (Worn) | - |
REAR SUSPENSION:
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (REAR SUSPENSION)
| Symptom | Suspected area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Wander/pulls | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 3. Hub bearing (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| 4. Suspension parts (Worn) | - | |
| Bottoming | 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) | - |
| 2. Spring (WEAK) | REAR COIL SPRING | |
| 3. Shock Absorber (Worn) (WITH REAS) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (W/ REAS) | |
| 4. Shock Absorber (WORN) (without REAS) | REMOVAL | |
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Stabilizer bar (bent or broken) | REMOVAL | |
| 3. Shock absorber (WORN) (with REAS) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (W/ REAS) | |
| 4. Shock Absorber (WORN) (without REAS) | REMOVAL | |
| Rear wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM | |
| 3. Shock absorber (WORN) (with REAS) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (W/ REAS) | |
| 4. Shock Absorber (WORN) (without REAS) | REMOVAL | |
| 5. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 5. Hub bearing (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 3. Shock absorber (WORN) (with REAS) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (W/ REAS) | |
| 4. Shock absorber (WORN) (without REAS) | REMOVAL | |
| 5. Suspension parts (Worn) | - |