SUSPENSION SYSTEM > PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

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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. Repair or replace parts as necessary.


SUSPENSION SYSTEM 
Symptom
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Bottoming out
1. Vehicle (Overloaded)
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2. Spring (Weak)
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3. Shock absorber w/ coil spring (Worn)
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Vehicle tilts
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
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2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken)
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3. Shock absorber (Worn)
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Front wheel shimmy
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
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2. Wheel (Out of balance)
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3. Shock absorber (Worn)
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4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
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5. Ball joint (Worn)
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6. Hub bearing (Worn)
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7.Steering link assmbly (Out of adjustment)
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Abnormal tire wear
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
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2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
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3. Shock absorber (Worn)
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4. Suspension parts (Worn)
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Vehicle sways
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
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2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
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3. Hub bearing (Worn)
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4. Shock absorber (Worn)
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