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Problem Symptoms Table

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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.

AXLE SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area See
Wander or pulls Tire (worn or improperly inflated) Refer to INSPECTION
Front wheel alignment (incorrect) Refer to ADJUSTMENT
Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) for Double Wishbone Type Suspension Refer to ADJUSTMENT
Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) for Torsion Beam Type Suspension Refer to INSPECTION
Front axle hub bearing (loose or worn) Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Rear axle hub and bearing (loose or worn) for Double Wishbone Type Suspension Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Rear axle hub and bearing (loose or worn) for Torsion Beam Type Suspension Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Suspension parts (worn out) -
Front wheel shimmy Tire (worn or improperly inflated) Refer to INSPECTION
Wheel (out of balance) Refer to INSPECTION
Front shock absorber (worn out) Refer to INSPECTION
Front wheel alignment (incorrect) Refer to ADJUSTMENT
Front lower ball joint (worn) Refer to INSPECTION
Front axle hub bearing (loose or worn) Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Rear wheel shimmy Tire (worn or improperly inflated) Refer to INSPECTION
Wheel (out of balance) Refer to INSPECTION
Rear shock absorber (worn out) for Double Wishbone Type Suspension Refer to INSPECTION
Rear shock absorber (worn out) for Torsion Beam Type Suspension Refer to INSPECTION
Rear axle hub and bearing (loose or worn) for Double Wishbone Type Suspension Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Rear axle hub and bearing (loose or worn) for Torsion Beam Type Suspension Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) for Double Wishbone Type Suspension Refer to ADJUSTMENT
Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) for Torsion Beam Type Suspension Refer to INSPECTION