Symptom Chart

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Symptom Chart

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Incorrect thrust angle (Dogtracking)	Rear suspension components	CHECK the wheel alignment. INSPECT the rear axle and suspension components for damage or wear. REPAIR or INSTALL new suspension components as necessary.
Drift/pull	Unequal tire pressure	ADJUST tire pressure.
	Caster total split is not within specification	CHECK the wheel alignment. ADJUST as necessary.
	Camber total split is not within specification	CHECK the wheel alignment. ADJUST as necessary.
	Tire forces	ROTATE tires front to rear.
	Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle	NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading.
	Steering components	REFER to POWER STEERING article.
	Brake drag	REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
Front bottoming or riding low	Incorrect springs	INSTALL new springs as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) article or FRONT SUSPENSION - FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) article.
	Front shock absorber(s)	INSTALL new shock absorber(s) as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) article or FRONT SUSPENSION - FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) article.
Incorrect tire wear	Incorrect tire pressure (rapid center rib or inner and outer edge wear)	ADJUST tire pressure.
	Excessive front toe (rapid inner or outer edge wear)	CHECK the wheel alignment. ADJUST as necessary.
	Excessive negative or positive camber (rapid inner or outer edge wear)	CHECK the wheel alignment. ADJUST as necessary.
	Front or rear suspension components	INSPECT the front and rear suspension system. REPAIR or INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) article, FRONT SUSPENSION - FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) article or REAR SUSPENSION article.
	Tires out of balance (tires cupped or dished)	BALANCE tires.
Rough ride	High tire pressure	ADJUST tire pressure.
	Shock absorber(s)	INSTALL new shock absorbers as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) article or FRONT SUSPENSION - FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) article.
	Spring(s)	INSTALL new spring(s) as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) article, FRONT SUSPENSION - FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) article or REAR SUSPENSION article.
Shimmy or wheel tramp	Loose wheel nut(s)	TIGHTEN to specification. REFER to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
	Loose front suspension fasteners	TIGHTEN to specification. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) article or FRONT SUSPENSION - FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) article.
	Front wheel bearing	REFER to NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS article.
	Wheel or tire concerns	REFER to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
	Shock absorber(s)	INSTALL new shock absorber(s) as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) article, FRONT SUSPENSION - FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) article or REAR SUSPENSION article.
	Loose, worn or damaged ball joint(s)	REFER to the Ball Joint Inspection component test in this article.
	Loose, worn or damaged steering components	REFER to POWER STEERING article.
	Front wheel alignment	CHECK the wheel alignment. ADJUST as necessary.
Sticky steering, poor returnability	Ball joints	REFER to the Ball Joint Inspection component test in this article.
	Steering components	REFER to POWER STEERING article.
	Caster out of specification	CHECK the wheel alignment. ADJUST as necessary.
Steering wheel off-center	Unequal front toe setting (side-to-side)	CHECK the wheel alignment. ADJUST as necessary.
	Steering components	REFER to POWER STEERING article.
Sway or roll	Overloaded, unevenly or incorrectly loaded vehicle	NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading.
	Loose wheel nut(s)	TIGHTEN to specification. REFER to Specifications in this article.
	Shock absorber(s)	INSTALL new shock absorbers as necessary. REFER to REAR SUSPENSION article.
	Loose stabilizer bracket-to-frame bolts	TIGHTEN to specification. REFER to Specifications in this article.
	Worn stabilizer bar bushings or links	INSTALL new stabilizer bar bushings or links as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) article or FRONT SUSPENSION - FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) article.
	Worn spring(s)	INSTALL new spring(s) as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) article, FRONT SUSPENSION - FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) article or REAR SUSPENSION article.
Vehicle leans to one side	Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle	NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading.
	Front or rear suspension components	INSPECT the front and rear suspension systems. INSTALL new suspension components as necessary.
	Spring(s)	INSTALL new spring(s) as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) article, FRONT SUSPENSION - FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) article or REAR SUSPENSION article.
	Incorrect drive axle(s) ride height. Lateral tilt out of specification	INSPECT the front and rear suspension systems. ADJUST, REPAIR or INSTALL new suspension components as necessary.
Vibration/noise	Tire and wheel concerns Wheel bearings Brake components Suspension components Steering components	REFER to NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS article.
Wander	Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle	NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading.
	Ball joint(s)	REFER to the Ball Joint Inspection component test in this article.
	Loose, worn or damaged front wheel bearing(s)	REFER to NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS article.
	Loose, worn or damaged suspension component(s)	INSTALL new suspension component(s) as necessary.
	Loose suspension fasteners	INSPECT and TIGHTEN to specification. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION - REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) article, FRONT SUSPENSION - FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) article or REAR SUSPENSION article.
	Steering components	REFER to POWER STEERING article.
	Wheel alignment (excessive total front toe out)	ADJUST as necessary.