PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, 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|
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
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Bottoming |
Vehicle (Overloaded) |
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Front coil spring (Weak) |
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Rear leaf spring |
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Front shock absorber (Worn) |
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Rear shock absorber (Worn) |
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Swaying/pitching |
Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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Front stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) |
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Front shock absorber (Worn) |
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Rear shock absorber (Worn) |
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Front wheel shimmy |
Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheel (Out of balance) |
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Front shock absorber (Worn) |
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Wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Upper ball joint (Worn) |
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Lower ball joint (Worn) |
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Hub bearing (Worn) |
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Steering linkage (Loose or worn) |
- |
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Rear wheel shimmy |
Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheel (Out of balance) |
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Rear shock absorber (Worn) |
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Wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Hub bearing (Worn) |
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Abnormal tire wear |
Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Front shock absorber (Worn) |
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Rear shock absorber (Worn) |
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Suspension parts (Worn) |
- |
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