Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	ACTION
Clicking noise coming from front hub when turning the steering wheel at low speed.	Hub/Knuckle joint not fully engaged.	Refer to: FRONT SUSPENSION .
Noise from the front/rear suspension	Front suspension control arms Rear suspension control arms	GO to PINPOINT TEST D . GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
Rear wheel arch damage resulting in audible contact with the rear wheel Wheel position in rear wheel arch moved by more than 50 mm Wheel camber change by more than 10° Wheel camber change by more than 10° Steering wheel angle misalignment during straight ahead drive greater than 45° Steering wheel torque during straight ahead drive at low speed greater than 25nm	The rear suspension has been subjected to an impact more than the capabilities it is designed for, resulting in the toe link fusing	Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLCJAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLCJAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC Inspect the rear lower control arm cross axis joint on vehicles with a fused toe link (top graphic). If the cross axis joint is found to be damaged (lower graphic), install a new rear lower control arm as necessary Install a new rear knuckle, rear wheel bearing and hub on vehicles with a fused toe link
Crabbing	Incorrect rear thrust angle Front or rear suspension components	Check the rear alignment Check the front and rear suspension for signs of damage or wear
Steering misalignment or vehicle Drift/pull/wander	Tire pressures incorrect Tire wear uneven Steering components worn/damaged Wheel alignment incorrect Brakes binding	Refer to the following: Perform - "Pinpoint Test A: Steering Wheel Misaligned/Vehicle Pull/Drift". Refer to: STEERING SYSTEM .
Front bottoming or riding low	Damaged suspension components	Check the suspension components for damage Check the dynamic suspension
Uneven tire wear	Incorrect tire pressure (rapid center rib or inner and outer edge wear) Incorrect front or rear toe (rapid inner or outer edge wear) Incorrect camber (rapid inner or outer edge wear) Tires out of balance (tires cupped or dished)	Check and adjust the tire pressures (see visual inspection) Check and adjust the wheel alignment as necessary Balance the wheels and tires as necessary
Harsh ride	Damaged suspension components	Check the suspension components for damage Check the dynamic suspension
Shimmy or Steering Wheel Vibration	Wheels/tires Loose wheel nut(s) Loose front suspension fasteners Front wheel bearing(s) fault Worn or damaged suspension component bushes Loose, worn or damaged ball joint(s) Loose, worn or damaged steering components Front wheel alignment	Check the wheels and tires for condition and balance Refer to: STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION/SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING . Check and tighten the wheel nuts and suspension fasteners to specification Check the front wheel bearings, suspension bushes, ball joints and steering components for wear or damage Check and adjust the wheel alignment as necessary
Poor return ability of the steering (self-centering)	Steering column Ball joints Steering components	Check the steering column universal joints, etc Check the ball joints and other steering components
Sway or roll	Loose front or rear stabilizer bar Worn lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulators	Check the stabilizer bar security and condition. Rectify as necessary Check the function of the active stabilization system (where installed)
Vehicle leans to one side	Front or rear suspension components	Check the front and rear suspension
Evidence of fluid on shock absorber	Fluid on shock absorber from an external source Fluid leaking from shock absorber	Shock absorber not faulty, do not renew GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
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 C .
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 C .
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 C .
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 C .
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 C .