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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • Dogtracking
  • Excessive rear thrust angle
  • ADJUST as necessary.
  • Front or rear suspension components.
  • CHECK the wheel alignment. INSPECT the front and rear suspension systems. REPAIR or INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to FRONT - 2WD (4x2), FRONT - 4WD TORSION BAR (4x4) or REAR article.
  • Drive axle damaged.
  • REPAIR as necessary. Refer to the appropriate DRIVE AXLE article.
  • Drift/Pull
  • Unequal tire pressure.
  • ADJUST as necessary.
  • Excessive side-to-side difference in caster or camber
  • 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.
  • Incorrect ride height.
  • Steering components.
  • Brake drag.
  • Front Bottoming or Riding Low
  • Spring(s).
  • INSTALL new spring(s) as necessary. REFER to FRONT - 2WD (4x2).
  • Incorrect spring(s).
  • INSTALL new spring(s) as necessary. REFER to FRONT - 2WD (4x2).
  • Torsion bar(s).
  • Incorrect torsion bar(s).
  • Front suspension bumper(s).
  • Incorrect Tire Wear
  • Incorrect tire pressure (rapid center rib or inner and outer edge wear).
  • ADJUST tire pressure.
  • Excessive front or rear 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.
  • Tire out of balance (tires cupped or dished).
  • BALANCE tires.
  • Incorrect ride height.
  • Rear Spring Squeak
  • Rear spring(s).
  • INSTALL new rear spring anti - squeak inserts (tip liners).
  • Shackle bushing (s).
  • INSTALL new shackle bushings.
  • Rough Ride
  • Shock absorber(s).
  • INSTALL new shock absorbers as necessary.
  • Spring(s).
  • INSTALL new springs as necessary. REFER to FRONT - 2WD (4x2) or REAR article.
  • Torsion bar(s).
  • Shimmy or Wheel Tramp
  • Loose lug nut(s).
  • Loose front suspension fasteners.
  • Front wheel bearing adjustment.
  • Wheel or tire concerns.
  • Spring(s).
  • INSTALL new springs as necessary. REFER to FRONT - 2WD (4x2) or REAR article.
  • Torsion bar(s).
  • Loose, worn or damaged ball joint(s).
  • Loose, worn or damaged steering components.
  • Front wheel alignment.
  • CHECK the wheel alignment. ADJUST as necessary.
  • Sticky Steering, Poor Returnability
  • Ball joints.
  • Steering components.
  • Steering Wheel Off-Center
  • Unequal front or rear toe settings.
  • CHECK the wheel alignment. ADJUST as necessary.
  • Steering components.
  • Sway or Roll
  • Overloaded, unevenly or incorrectly loaded vehicle.
  • NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading.
  • Loose lug nut(s).
  • Shock absorber(s).
  • INSTALL new shock absorbers as necessary.
  • Loose stabilizer assembly.
  • Worn stabilizer assembly bushing (s).
  • Sagging torsion bar(s).
  • Worn spring(s).
  • INSTALL new springs as necessary. REFER to FRONT - 2WD (4x2) or REAR article.
  • Vehicle Leans to One Side
  • Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle.
  • NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading.
  • Front or rear suspension components.
  • Spring(s).
  • INSTALL new springs as necessary. REFER to FRONT - 2WD (4x2) or REAR article.
  • Torsion bars.
  • 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. REFER to FRONT - 4WD TORSION BAR (4x4) or REAR article.
  • Vibration/Noise
  • Tires and wheel concerns.
  • Wheel bearings.
  • Wheel hubs.
  • Brake components.
  • Suspension components.
  • Steering components.
  • Wander
  • Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle.
  • NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading.
  • Ball joint(s).
  • Loose, worn or damaged front wheel bearing(s).
  • Loose, worn or damaged suspension component(s).
  • Loose suspension fasteners.
  • Steering components.
  • Wheel alignment (excessive total front toe out).
  • CHECK the wheel alignment. ADJUST as necessary.
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