| Premature Tire Wear |
Improper tire inflation |
Check tire pressure |
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Front alignment out of tolerance |
See Adjustments in WHEEL ALIGNMENT |
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Suspension components worn |
See SUSPENSION |
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Steering system components worn |
See STEERING |
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Improper standing height |
See RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS |
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Uneven or sagging springs |
See Coil Springs in SUSPENSION |
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Bent wheel |
See WHEEL ALIGNMENT |
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Improper torsion bar adjustment |
See SUSPENSION |
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Loose or worn wheel bearings |
See Wheel Bearing Adj. in SUSPENSION |
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Worn or defective shock absorbers |
Replace shock absorbers |
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Tires out of balance |
Check tire balance |
| Pulls to One Side |
Improper tire inflation |
Check tire pressure |
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Brake dragging |
See BRAKES |
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Mismatched tires |
See WHEEL ALIGNMENT |
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Broken or sagging spring |
See SUSPENSION |
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Broken torsion bar |
See SUSPENSION |
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Power steering valve not centered |
See STEERING |
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Front alignment out of tolerance |
See Adjustments in WHEEL ALIGNMENT |
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Defective wheel bearing |
See Wheel Bearings in SUSPENSION |
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Uneven sway bar links |
See SUSPENSION |
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Frame bent |
Check for frame damage |
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Steering system bushing worn |
See STEERING |
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Idler arm bushing too tight |
See STEERING LINKAGE |
| Hard Steering |
Idler arm bushing too tight |
See STEERING LINKAGE |
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Ball joint tight or seized |
See Ball Joint Checking in SUSPENSION |
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Steering linkage too tight |
See STEERING LINKAGE |
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Power steering fluid low |
Add proper amount of fluid |
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Power steering drive belt loose |
See STEERING |
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Power steering pump defective |
See STEERING |
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Steering gear out of adjustment |
See STEERING |
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Incorrect wheel alignment |
See WHEEL ALIGNMENT |
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Damaged steering gear |
See STEERING |
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Damaged suspension |
See SUSPENSION |
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Bent steering knuckle or supports |
See SUSPENSION |
| Vehicle "Wanders" |
Strut rod or control arm bushing worn |
See SUSPENSION |
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Loose or worn wheel bearings |
See Wheel Bearings in SUSPENSION |
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Improper tire inflation |
Check tire pressure |
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Stabilizer bar missing or defective |
See SUSPENSION |
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Wheel alignment out of tolerance |
See Adjustment in WHEEL ALIGNMENT |
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Broken spring |
See SUSPENSION |
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Defective shock absorbers Worn steering & suspension |
Replace shock absorbers |
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components |
See SUSPENSION |
| Front End Shimmy |
Tire out of balance/round |
Check tire balance |
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Excessive wheel runout |
See WHEEL ALIGNMENT |
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Insufficient or improper caster Worn suspension or steering |
See WHEEL ALIGNMENT |
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components |
See SUSPENSION |
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Defective shock absorbers |
Replace shock absorbers |
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Wheel bearings worn or loose |
See Wheel Bearing Adj. in SUSPENSION |
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Power steering reaction bracket loose |
See STEERING |
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Steering gear box (rack) mounting loose |
See STEERING |
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Steering gear adjustment loose |
See STEERING |
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Worn spherical joints |
See SUSPENSION |
| Toe-In Not Adjustable |
Lower control arm bent |
See SUSPENSION |
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Frame bent |
Check frame for damage |
| Camber Not Adjustable |
Control arm bent |
See SUSPENSION |
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Frame bent |
Check frame for damage |
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Hub & bearing not seated properly |
See SUSPENSION |