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Tire Hop Or Poor Handling

NOTE: The tire/wheel bounce with a frequency directly related to the vehicle speed.
  1. Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? If yes, go to step  2 . If no, go to SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS  .
  2. Verify that the tires hop or that the vehicle handles poorly. Does the vehicle handle normally? If yes, system is OK. If no, go to step  3 .
  3. Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. Are the tires worn or damaged? If yes, go to step  7 . If no, go to step  4 .
  4. Inspect the tires and wheels for missing wheel weights. Are the wheel weights missing? If yes, go to step  8 . If no, go to step  5 .
  5. Inspect the tires and wheels for excessive runout. Does the tire and wheel have excessive runout? If yes, go to step  7 . If no, go to step  6 .
  6. Inspect the shock absorbers/struts for wear or damage. Refer to STRUTS OR SHOCK ABSORBERS ON-VEHICLE TESTING  . Are the shock absorbers/struts worn or damaged? If yes, go to step  9 . If no, go to step  10 .
  7. Replace the tire/wheel if necessary. Refer to TIRE MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING in TIRES AND WHEELS. Did you complete the repair? If yes, go to step  10 .
  8. Balance the tire and wheel assembly. Did you complete the repair? If yes, go to step  10 .
  9. Replace the shock absorbers/struts. Refer to: Did you complete the repair? If yes, go to step  10 .
  10. Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If yes, system is OK. If no, go to step  3 .
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