Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate likely causes of the problem in descending order. Check each part in order. If necessary, repair or replace faulty parts.
FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Bottoming | 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER |
| 2. Spring (Weak) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) | FRONT STABILIZER BAR | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Front wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | INSPECTION | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 5. Ball joint (Worn) | FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT | |
| 6. Hub bearing (Worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 7. Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 4. Suspension parts (Worn) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT |
REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Wander/pulls | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 3. Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| 4. Hub bearing (Worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 5. Suspension parts | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Bottoming | 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER |
| 2. Spring (Weak) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) | REAR STABILIZER BAR | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Rear wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | INSPECTION | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 5. Hub bearing (Worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 4. Suspension parts (Worn) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT |