Problem Symptoms Table
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.
Axle system
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS - AXLE SYSTEM
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Wander or pulls | Tires (worn or improperly inflated) | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| Wheel alignment (incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Hub Bearings (loose or worn) | HUB BEARINGS (LOOSE OR WORN) | |
| Steering gear (adjustment required or broken) | INSPECTION | |
| Suspension parts (worn out) | INSPECTION | |
| Front wheel shimmy | Tires (worn or improperly inflated) | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| Wheels (out of balance) | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING | |
| Shock absorber (worn out) | INSPECTION | |
| Wheel alignment (incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Ball joint (worn) | INSPECTION | |
| Hub Bearings (loose or worn) | HUB BEARINGS (LOOSE OR WORN) | |
| Steering gear | INSPECTION | |
| Rear wheel shimmy | Tires (worn or improperly inflated) | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| Wheels (out of balance) | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING | |
| Shock absorber (worn out) | INSPECTION | |
| Wheel alignment (incorrect) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Axle Bearings (loose or worn) | AXLE BEARINGS (LOOSE OR WORN) |