Problem Symptoms Table
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the possible cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Bottoming | 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| 2. Spring (Weak) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| 2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Front wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| 4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT | |
| 5. Ball joint (Worn) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| 6. Hub bearing (Worn) | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 7. Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY | |
| Rear wheel shimmy | 1. Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheels (Out of balance) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| 3. Shock absorbers (Worn) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| 4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT | |
| 5. Hub bearing (Worn) | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (Front) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT | |
| 3. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (Rear) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT | |
| 4. Shock absorber (Worn) (Front) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| 5. Shock absorber (Worn) (Rear) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| 6. Suspension parts (Worn) (Front) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY | |
| 7. Suspension parts (Worn) (Rear) | Refer to DISASSEMBLY | |
| Vehicle pull | 1. Tire | Refer to INSPECTION |
| 2. Tire pressure (incorrect) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| 3. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (Front) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT | |
| 4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (Rear) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT | |
| 5. Brake (Dragging) (Front) | Refer to INSPECTION - Step 1 | |
| 6. Brake (Dragging) (Rear) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| 7. Steering wheel (Off center) | Refer to REPAIR |