Tire Hop Or Poor Handling
NOTE:
The tire/wheel bounce with a frequency directly related to the vehicle speed.
- Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? If so, go to step 2 . If not, go to SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS .
- Verify that the tires hop or that the vehicle handles poorly. Does the vehicle handle normally? If so, system is OK. If not, go to step 3 .
- Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. Are the tires worn or damaged? If so, go to step 7 . If not, go to step 4 .
- Inspect the tires and wheels for missing wheel weights. Are the wheel weights missing? If so, go to step 8 . If not, go to step 5 .
- Inspect the tires and wheels for excessive runout. Does the tire and wheel have excessive runout? If so, go to step 7 . If not, go to step 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 so, go to step 9 . If not, go to step 2 .
- Replace the tire/wheel if necessary. Did you complete the repair? If so, go to step 10 .
- Balance the tire and wheel assembly. Did you complete the repair? If so, go to step 10 .
- Replace the shock absorbers/struts. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER for Front Suspension or SHOCK ABSORBER for Rear Suspension. Did you complete the repair? If so, go to step 10 .
- Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If so, system is OK. If not, go to step 3 .