Tire Hop Or Poor Handling

DEFINITION: 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 next step. 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 okay. If no, go to next step.
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 next step.
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 next step.
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 next step.
6. Inspect the shock absorbers/struts for wear or damage. Refer to STRUTS OR SHOCK ABSORBERS ON-VEHICLE TESTING . Are the shock absorbers worn or damaged? If yes, go to step  9. If no, go to step  2.
7. Replace the tire/wheel, if necessary. After repairs, go to step  10.
8. Balance the tire and wheel assembly. After repairs, go to step  10.
9. Replace the shock absorbers/struts. After repairs, go to next step.
10. Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If yes, system is okay. If no, go to step  3.