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Problem Symptoms Table

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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.

Symptom Suspected Area See
Wanders / pulls Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) Refer to INSPECTION
Wheel alignment (Incorrect) Refer to ADJUSTMENT
Steering linkage (Loose or worn) Refer to INSPECTION
Stabilizer bar (Loose) Refer to INSPECTION
Front wheel shimmy Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) Refer to INSPECTION
Wheels (Out of balance) Refer to INSPECTION
Shock absorber (Worn out) Refer to INSPECTION - Step 1
Wheel alignment (Incorrect) Refer to ADJUSTMENT
Lower Ball joint (Worn) Refer to INSPECTION - Step 1
Hub bearings (Loose or worn) Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Steering linkage (Loose or worn) Refer to INSPECTION
Rear wheel shimmy Hub bearings (Loose or worn) Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Shock absorber (Worn out) Refer to INSPECTION - Step 1