Problem Symptoms Table
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the possible cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE - FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM
| Symptom |
Suspected Area |
| Bottoming |
- Vehicle (Overloaded)
- Spring (Weak)
- Shock absorber (Worn)
|
| Sways/pitches |
- Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
- Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken)
- Shock absorber (Worn)
|
| Front wheel shimmy |
- Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
- Wheel (Out of balance)
- Shock absorber (Worn)
- Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
- Ball joint (Worn)
- Hub bearing (Worn)
- Steering linkage (Loose or worn)
|
| Abnormal tire wear |
- Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
- Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
- Shock absorber (Worn)
- Suspension parts (Worn)
|
| Vehicle pull |
- Tire
- Tire pressure (incorrect)
- Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
- Brake (Dragging)
- Steering wheel (Off center)
|