PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Troubleshooting
Use the table below to help find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
| Symptom |
Suspected area |
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| Bottoming out |
1. Vehicle (Overloaded) |
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| 2. Spring (Weak) |
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| 3. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) |
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| Sways/pitches |
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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| 2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) |
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| 3. Shock absorber with coil spring (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 with coil spring (Worn) |
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| 4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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| 6. Ball joint (Worn) |
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| 7. Hub bearing (Worn) |
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| 8. Steering linkage (Loose or worn) |
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| Abnormal tire wear |
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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| 2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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| 3. Hub bearing (Worn) |
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| 4. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) |
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| Vehicle pull |
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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| 2. Tire pressure (Incorrect) |
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| 3. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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| 4. Brake (Dragging) |
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| Symptom |
Suspected area |
See page |
| Bottoming out |
1. Vehicle (Overloaded) |
- |
| 2. Spring (Weak) |
Click here
|
|
| 3. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) |
Click here
|
|
| Sways/pitches |
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) |
Click here
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| 2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) |
Click here
|
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| 3. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) |
Click here
|
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| Rear wheel shimmy |
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) |
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| 3. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) |
Click here
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| 4. Rear wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
Click here
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| 5. Hub bearing (Worn) |
Click here
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| Abnormal tire wear |
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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| 3. Rear wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
Click here
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| 4. Hub bearing (Worn) |
Click here
|
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| 5. Shock absorber with coil spring (Worn) |
Click here
|
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| Vehicle pull |
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) |
Click here
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| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
Click here
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| 3. Brake (Dragging) |
Click here
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