Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
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.
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
| Symptom | Suspected Area | Refer To |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle pulls to one side while driving | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT | |
| Front shock absorber (worn) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Front hub bearing (worn) | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Suspension parts (worn) | - | |
| Bottoming | Vehicle (overloaded) | - |
| Front coil spring (weak) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Front shock absorber (worn) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Sways/pitches | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| Front coil spring (weak) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Front shock absorber (worn) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Front stabilizer bar (bent or broken) (4WD) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Front stabilizer bar (bent or broken) (2WD) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Wheel shimmy | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| Wheel (out of balance) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT | |
| Front shock absorber (worn) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Front lower ball joint (worn) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Front hub bearing (worn) | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Abnormal tire wear | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| Wheel (out of balance) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT | |
| Suspension parts (worn) | - |