Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
Use PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 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 part an necessary.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
| Symptom | Suspected area | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Bottoming | 1. Vehicle (overloaded) | - |
| 2. Spring (weak), for front | TORSION BAR SPRING | |
| 3. Spring (weak), for rear | REAR COIL SPRING | |
| 4. Shock absorber (worn), for front | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 5. Shock absorber (worn), for rear | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Stabilizer bar (bent or broken), for front | FRONT STABILIZER BAR | |
| 3. Stabilizer bar (bent or broken), for rear | REAR STABILIZER BAR | |
| 4. Shock absorber (worn), for front | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 5. Shock absorber (worn), for rear | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel (out of balance) | INSPECTION | |
| 3. Shock absorber (worn), for front | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 4. Shock absorber (worn), for rear | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 5. Wheel alignment (incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 6. Ball joint (worn), for upper arm | FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM | |
| 7. Ball joint (worn), for lower arm | FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM | |
| 8. Hub bearing (loose or worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 9. Steering linkage (loose or worn) | - | |
| 10. Steering gear (out of adjustment or broken) | INSTALLATION | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel alignment (incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 3. Shock absorber (worn), for front | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 4. Shock absorber (worn), for rear | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 5. Suspension parts (worn) | - |