Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Drift left or right	Vehicle attitude incorrect (front or rear is high or low)	CHECK for abnormal loading, coil spring sag or non-standard springs.
	Steering gear or linkage worn or damaged	CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to STEERING LINKAGE .
	Brake system	CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to DRUM BRAKE for drum brakes, FRONT DISC BRAKE for front disc brakes and PARKING BRAKE AND ACTUATION for rear disc brakes.
	Incorrect wheel alignment	CHECK the wheel alignment. REFER to TOE ADJUSTMENT - FRONT or TOE ADJUSTMENT - REAR in this article.
	Incorrect front subframe alignment	CHECK the subframe alignment. REFER to UNI-BODY SUBFRAME AND MOUNTING SYSTEM .
	Worn front wheel bearings	CHECK the wheel bearings. REFER to WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION .
	Wheels and tires	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
Steering wheel off center	Vehicle attitude incorrect (front or rear is high or low)	CHECK for abnormal loading, coil spring sag or non-standard springs.
	Steering gear or linkage worn or damaged	CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to STEERING LINKAGE .
	Suspension lower arm ball joint	CARRY OUT the BALL JOINT INSPECTION Component Test in this article.
	Incorrect wheel alignment	CHECK the wheel alignment. REFER to TOE ADJUSTMENT - FRONT or TOE ADJUSTMENT - REAR in this article.
Tracks incorrectly	Incorrect front suspension toe, caster or camber angles	CHECK the wheel alignment. REFER to TOE ADJUSTMENT - FRONT , TOE ADJUSTMENT - REAR or SPECIFICATIONS in this article.
	Incorrect rear suspension toe or camber angles	CHECK the wheel alignment. REFER to TOE ADJUSTMENT - REAR or SPECIFICATIONS in this article.
	Front or rear suspension damage	CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION for front components and REAR SUSPENSION for rear components.
Rough ride	Front strut and spring assemblies	CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION .
	Front or rear stabilizer bar links or bushings	CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION for front components and REAR SUSPENSION for rear components.
	Front suspension lower arm bushings	CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION .
	Rear suspension arm bushings	CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to REAR SUSPENSION .
	Rear shock absorbers	CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to REAR SUSPENSION .
Excessive noise	Front strut and spring assembly strut mount/bearing nuts loose or broken	CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION .
	Front strut and spring assemblies	CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION .
	Worn front wheel bearings	CHECK the wheel bearings. REFER to WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION .
	Front suspension lower arm bushings	CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION .
	Suspension lower arm ball joint	CARRY OUT the BALL JOINT INSPECTION Component Test in this article.
	Wheels and tires	CHECK the wheels and tires. BALANCE or INSTALL new wheels and tires as necessary.
Incorrect tire wear	Front or rear suspension damage	CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION for front components and REAR SUSPENSION for rear components.
Incorrect tire wear	Incorrect wheel alignment	CHECK the wheel alignment. REFER to TOE ADJUSTMENT - FRONT or TOE ADJUSTMENT - REAR in this article.
Vibration	Damaged or worn front wheel bearings	CHECK the wheel bearings. REFER to WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION .
	Wheels and tires	CHECK the wheels and tires. BALANCE or INSTALL new wheels and tires as necessary.
	Incorrect wheel alignment	CHECK the wheel alignment. REFER to TOE ADJUSTMENT - FRONT or TOE ADJUSTMENT - REAR in this article.
	Steering gear or linkage worn or damaged	CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to STEERING LINKAGE .
	Front strut and spring assemblies	CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION .
	Damaged front suspension lower arm(s)	CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION .