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Problem Symptoms Table [11/2015 - 12/2018]

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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 Link
Vehicle pulls to one side while driving Tires (worn or improperly inflated) Refer to INSPECTION [11/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to INSPECTION [11/2017 - 12/2018]
Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) Refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Rear axle hub (worn) Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Rear shock absorber (worn) Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Rear coil spring (weak) Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Suspension parts (worn) -
Bottoming Vehicle (overloaded) -
Rear coil spring (weak) Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Rear shock absorber (worn) Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Swaying/pitching Tires (worn or improperly inflated) Refer to INSPECTION [11/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to INSPECTION [11/2017 - 12/2018]
Rear coil spring (weak) Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Rear shock absorber (worn) Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Rear stabilizer bar (bent or broken) Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Wheel shimmy Tires (worn or improperly inflated) Refer to INSPECTION [11/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to INSPECTION [11/2017 - 12/2018]
Wheels (out of balance) Refer to INSPECTION [11/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to INSPECTION [11/2017 - 12/2018]
Rear wheel alignment Refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Rear upper control arm (worn) Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Rear No. 1 suspension arm (worn) Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Rear No. 2 suspension arm (worn) Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Rear trailing arm (worn) Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Rear shock absorber (worn) Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Rear axle hub (worn) Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Abnormal tire wear Tires (worn or improperly inflated) Refer to INSPECTION [11/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to INSPECTION [11/2017 - 12/2018]
Wheels (out of balance) Refer to INSPECTION [11/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to INSPECTION [11/2017 - 12/2018]
Rear wheel alignment Refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Suspension parts (worn) -