Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
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.
Suspension system
SUSPENSION SYSTEM CHART
| Symptom | Suspected area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle is unstable | 1. Tires (worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Front wheel alignment | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 3. Rear wheel alignment | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 4. Front hub bearing | FRONT AXLE HUB | |
| 5. Rear hub bearing | REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING | |
| 6. Front shock absorber with coil spring | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING | |
| 7. Rear shock absorber with coil spring | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING | |
| Bottoming | 1. Vehicle (overloaded) | - |
| 2. Front shock absorber with coil spring | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING | |
| 3. Rear shock absorber with coil spring | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING | |
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Front stabilizer bar | FRONT STABILIZER BAR | |
| 3. Rear stabilizer bar | REAR STABILIZER BAR | |
| 4. Front shock absorber with coil spring | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING | |
| 5. Rear shock absorber with coil spring | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING | |
| Wheels shimmy | 1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Wheels (out of balance) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM | |
| 3. Front wheel alignment | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 4. Rear wheel alignment | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 5. Front suspension lower No. 1 arm sub-assy | FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM | |
| 6. Front lower ball joint assembly | FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT | |
| 7. Rear axle beam | REAR AXLE BEAM | |
| 8. Front shock absorber with coil spring | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING | |
| 9. Rear shock absorber with coil spring | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING | |
| 10. Front hub bearing | FRONT AXLE HUB | |
| 11. Rear hub bearing | REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Wheels (out of balance) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM | |
| 3. Front wheel alignment | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 4. Rear wheel alignment | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Vehicle pull | 1. Tire | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Tire pressure (incorrect) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM | |
| 3. Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 4. Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 5. Brake (dragging) | - | |
| 6. Steering wheel (off center) | - |