Diagnosis And Testing - Rear Suspension
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Durango. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| CONDITION | POSSIBLE CAUSES | CORRECTION |
|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE INSTABILITY | 1. Loose or worn wheel bearings. | 1. Replace wheel bearings. |
| 2. Loose, worn or bent suspension components. | 2. Inspect, tighten or replace components as necessary. | |
| 3. Tire pressure. | 3. Adjust tire pressure. | |
| VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE SIDE | 1. Weak or broken spring. | 1. Replace spring. |
| 2. Alignment. | 2. Align vehicle to specifications. | |
| 3. Tires. | 3. Replace tires. | |
| 4. Tire Pressure | 4. Adjust tire Pressure | |
| 5. Brakes. | 5. Repair as necessary. | |
| KNOCKING, RATTLING OR SQUEAKING | 1. Worn shock bushings. | 1. Replace shock. |
| 2. Loose shock mounting. | 2. Tighten to specifications. | |
| 3. Shock valve. | 3. Replace shock. | |
| 4. Weak or broken spring. | 4. Replace spring. | |
| 5. Loose, worn or bent suspension components. | 5. Inspect, tighten or replace components as necessary. | |
| IMPROPER TRACKING | 1. Loose, worn or bent suspension components. | 1. Inspect, tighten or replace components as necessary. |
| 2. Bent axle. | 2. Replace axle. |