Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE SOURCES	ACTION
Crabbing	Incorrect rear thrust angle.	CHECK the rear toe adjustment. Refer To: Specifications (Front Suspension, Specifications), Rear Toe Adjustment (Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
	Front or rear suspension components.	INSPECT the front and rear suspension systems. REPAIR or INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. Refer To: Front Suspension (Front Suspension, Diagnosis and Testing), Rear Suspension (Rear Suspension, Diagnosis and Testing).
	Drive axle damaged.	INSTALL a new rear drive axle/differential. Refer To: Differential Draining and Filling (Rear Drive Axle / Differential, General Procedures).
Drift/Pull	Unequal tire pressure.	CHECK and ADJUST the tire pressures. INSPECT the tire for excessive wear. Refer To: Specifications (Wheels and Tires, Specifications).
	Incorrect wheel alignment.	CHECK and ADJUST the wheel alignment. Refer To: Specifications (Front Suspension, Specifications).
	Tires.	CHECK and ADJUST the tire pressures. INSPECT the tire for excessive wear. Refer To: Specifications (Wheels and Tires, Specifications).
	Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle.	NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading.
	Damaged steering components.	CHECK the steering system. Refer To: Steering System (Steering System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).
	Brake drag.	CHECK the brakes. Refer To: Brake System (Brake System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).
Front Bottoming or Riding Low	Coil springs.	CHECK the ride height. INSTALL new springs as necessary. REFER to: Front Shock Absorber (Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Incorrect Tire Wear	Incorrect tire pressure (rapid center rib or inner and outer edge wear).	CHECK and ADJUST the tire pressure. INSPECT the tire for excessive wear. Refer To: Specifications (Wheels and Tires, Specifications).
	Excessive front or rear toe (rapid inner or outer edge wear).	CHECK and ADJUST the wheel alignment. Refer To: Front Toe Adjustment (Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
	Excessive negative or positive camber (rapid inner or outer edge wear).	CHECK and ADJUST the wheel alignment. Refer To: Four Wheel Alignment (Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
	Tires out of balance (tires cupped or dished).	BALANCE the tires.
Rough ride	Spring(s)	Check and install new spring(s) as necessary. Refer To: Front Shock Absorber (Front Suspension, Removal and Installation), Rear Shock Absorber (Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Shimmy or Wheel Tramp	Loose wheel nut(s).	CHECK and TIGHTEN the wheel nuts to specification. Refer To: Specifications (Wheels and Tires).
	Loose front suspension fasteners.	CHECK and TIGHTEN the suspension fasteners to specification. Refer To: Specifications (Front Suspension).
	Front wheel bearing (s).	CHECK the wheel bearings. Refer To: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - V8 N/A 4.2L Petrol/V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol (Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
	Worn or damaged suspension component bushing.	CHECK and INSTALL new components as necessary. Refer To: Rear Lower Arm Bushing (Front Suspension, Removal and Installation), Shock Absorber Bushing (Front Suspension, Removal and Installation), Stabilizer Bar Link Bushing (Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
	Wheel/tires.	CHECK the wheels/tires. BALANCE or INSTALL new wheel/tires as necessary. Refer To: Wheel and Tire (Removal and Installation).
	Loose, worn or damaged ball joint(s).	CHECK the Ball Joint(s). Refer To: Front Suspension (Diagnosis and Testing).
	Loose, worn or damaged steering components.	CHECK and INSTALL new components as necessary.
	Front wheel alignment.	CHECK and ADJUST the wheel alignment. Refer To: Front Toe Adjustment (Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
	Shock absorber(s).	CHECK and INSTALL new shock absorber(s) as necessary. Refer To: Front Shock Absorber (Front Suspension, Removal and Installation)/Rear Shock Absorber (Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
	Spring(s).	CHECK and INSTALL new springs as necessary. Refer To: Front Shock Absorber (Front Suspension, Removal and Installation), Rear Shock Absorber (Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Poor self center action of the steering	Ball joints.	CHECK the Ball Joints. Refer To: Suspension System (Suspension System - General Information, Diagnosis And Testing).
Poor self center action of the steering	Steering components.	CHECK and INSTALL new components as necessary.
Steering wheel off-center	Unequal front or rear toe settings.	CHECK and ADJUST the wheel alignment. Refer To: Front Toe Adjustment (Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures), Rear Toe Adjustment (Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
Steering wheel off-center	Steering components.	CHECK and INSTALL new components as necessary.
Sway or roll	Overloaded, unevenly or incorrectly loaded vehicle.	NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading.
	Loose wheel nut(s).	CHECK and TIGHTEN the wheel nut(s) to specification. Refer To: Specifications (Wheels and Tires, Specifications).
	Coil spring(s).	CHECK and INSTALL new coil springs as necessary. Refer To: Front Shock Absorber (Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
	Loose front stabilizer bar or rear stabilizer bar.	CHECK and TIGHTEN the stabilizer bar to specification. Refer To: Specifications (Front Suspension, Specifications), Specifications - XK-RS GT (Rear Suspension, Specifications).
	Worn lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulators.	INSTALL new lower suspension arm stabilizer bar as necessary. Refer To: Front Stabilizer Bar Link (Front Suspension, Removal and Installation), Rear Stabilizer Bar Link (Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
	Shock absorber(s).	CHECK and INSTALL new shock absorber(s) as necessary. Refer To: Front Shock Absorber (Front Suspension, Removal and Installation), Rear Shock Absorber (Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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. REPAIR or INSTALL new suspension components as necessary.
	Shock absorber(s).	CHECK and INSTALL new shock absorber(s) as necessary. Refer To: Front Shock Absorber (Front Suspension, Removal and Installation), Rear Shock Absorber (Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
	Coil spring(s).	CHECK and INSTALL new spring (s) as necessary. Refer To: Front Shock Absorber (Front Suspension, Removal and Installation), Rear Shock Absorber (Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
	Incorrect ride height. Lateral tilt out of specification.	CHECK the ride height. INSTALL new spring(s) as necessary. Refer To: Front Shock Absorber (Front Suspension, Removal and Installation), Rear Shock Absorber (Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Vibration/Noise	Tires/wheels. Wheel bearings. Wheel hubs. Brake components. Suspension components. Steering components.	CHECK and INSTALL new components as necessary. Refer To: Noise, Vibration and Harshness (Noise, Vibration and Harshness, Diagnosis and Testing).
Wander	Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle.	NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading.
	Ball joint(s).	CHECK the Ball Joint(s). Refer To: Suspension System (Suspension System - General Information, Diagnosis And Testing).
	Front wheel bearing (s).	CHECK the wheel bearings.
	Loose, worn or damaged suspension components.	CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary.
	Loose suspension fasteners.	CHECK and TIGHTEN the suspension fasteners to specification. Refer To: Specifications (Front Suspension, Specifications), Specifications - XK-RS GT (Rear Suspension, Specifications).
	Steering components.	CHECK and INSTALL new steering components.
	Wheel alignment (excessive total front toe-out).	CHECK and ADJUST the wheel alignment. Refer To: Specifications (Front Suspension, Specifications), Front Toe Adjustment (Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).