Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	ACTION
Noise from the front/rear suspension	Front suspension control arms Rear suspension control arms	GO to PINPOINT TEST B . GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
Crabbing	Thrust angle incorrect Front or rear suspension components worn/damaged	Check and adjust the wheel alignment as necessary Check the front and rear suspension for wear and damage
Steering misalignment or vehicle Drift/pull/wander	Tire pressures incorrect Tire wear uneven Steering components worn/damaged Wheel alignment incorrect Brakes binding	Follow the link. Perform - "Pinpoint Test A: Steering Wheel Misaligned/Vehicle Pull/Drift". Refer to: STEERING SYSTEM
Front bottoming or riding low	Front or rear suspension components worn/damaged	Check the front and rear suspension for wear and damage
Uneven tire wear	Tire pressure(s) incorrect (rapid centre rib or inner and outer edge wear) Toe angle incorrect (rapid inner or outer edge wear) Camber angle incorrect (rapid inner or outer edge wear) Wheels/tires out of balance (tires cupped or dished)	Check and adjust the tire pressures Check and adjust the wheel alignment as necessary Check and adjust the wheel alignment as necessary Balance the wheels and tires as necessary
Harsh ride	Front or rear suspension components worn/damaged	Check the front and rear suspension for wear and damage
Shimmy or Steering Wheel Vibration	Wheels/tires out of balance Wheel nut(s) loose Suspension fasteners loose Front wheel bearing(s) worn Front or rear suspension components worn/damaged Ball joint(s) loose, worn or damaged Loose, worn or damaged steering components Wheel alignment incorrect	Balance the wheels and tires as necessary Refer to: STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION/SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING Check and tighten the wheel nuts Check and tighten the suspension fasteners Check the front wheel bearings Check the front and rear suspension for wear and damage Check the ball joints for tightness, wear and damage Check the steering components for wear or damage Check and adjust the wheel alignment as necessary
Poor return ability of the steering (self-centering)	Steering column universal joints binding/seized Ball joints seized Steering components damaged	Check the steering column universal joints for binding/seizure Check the ball joints for seizure Check the steering components for damage
Sway or roll	Front or rear stabilizer bar loose	Check the front and rear stabilizer bars
Vehicle leans to one side	Front or rear suspension components worn/damaged	Check the front and rear suspension for wear and damage
Snapping, clicking or popping noise	Damaged or worn front/rear suspension components Suspension fasteners loose Front or rear wheel bearing(s) worn Constant Velocity joint (CV) joint worn	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
Grinding noise when the vehicle is in motion, intensifies when turning or when there is a shift in load	Foreign object(s) in brakes Front/rear, left/right brake pads/discs excessively worn Damaged or worn front/rear suspension components Suspension fasteners loose Front or rear wheel bearing(s) worn	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
Humming, rumbling or growling noise when the vehicle is in motion, intensifies when turning the steering slightly to the left or right	Suspension fasteners loose Damaged or worn front/rear suspension components Uneven/irregular tire wear Front or rear wheel bearing(s) worn	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
NOTE: All Wheel Drive (AWD) specific Humming, rumbling, or growling noise from the front of the vehicle at all speeds	Suspension fasteners loose Transmission internal failure Front half-shaft support bearing Damaged or worn front suspension components Worn or damaged driveshaft joint Front wheel bearing worn	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
Humming, rumbling or growling noise from the rear of the vehicle varying at different vehicle speed and load	Suspension fasteners loose Damaged or worn rear suspension components Rear differential internal failure Worn or damaged driveshaft joint Rear wheel bearing worn	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .