Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle pulls to one side while driving | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear hub bearing (worn) | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Suspension parts (worn) | - | |
| Bottoming | Vehicle (overloaded) | - |
| Rear coil spring (weak) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Sway/pitches | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| Rear coil spring (weak) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear stabilizer bar (bent or broken) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Wheel shimmy | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| Wheel (out of balance) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Rear shock absorber (worn) | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Rear hub bearing (worn) | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Abnormal tire wear | Tire (worn or improperly inflated) | Refer to INSPECTION |
| Wheel (out of balance) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) | Refer to INSPECTION | |
| Suspension parts (worn) | - |