Suspension System

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Symptom of Malfunction Probable Cause Remedy
Hard Steering Incorrect Front Wheel Alignment Repair
Excessive resistance to lower arm ball joint rotation Replace
Flat Tire Adjust
No power assistance Repair or replace
Poor Steering Return to Center Incorrect Front Wheel Alignment Repair
Poor ride quality Incorrect Front Wheel Alignment Repair
Damaged shock absorber Repair or replace
Bent or damaged stabilizer bar Replace
Damaged or deformed coil spring Replace
Worn lower arm bushing Replace
Abnormal Tire Wear Incorrect Front Wheel Alignment Repair
Incorrect tire pressure Adjust
Worn shock absorber Replace
Wandering Incorrect Front Wheel Alignment Repair
Poor lower arm ball joint rotation resistance Repair
Loose or worn lower arm bushing Tighten or replace
Vehicle pulls to one side Incorrect Front Wheel Alignment Repair
Excessive resistance to lower arm ball joint rotation Replace
Damaged or deformed coil spring Replace
Bent lower arm Replace
Steering Wheel Shimmy Incorrect Front Wheel Alignment Repair
Excessive resistance to lower arm ball joint rotation Replace
Bent or damaged stabilizer bar Replace
Worn lower arm bushing Replace
Worn shock absorber Replace
Damaged or deformed coil spring Replace
Bottom Broken or worn spring Replace
Shock absorber malfunction Replace

Wheel and Tire Diagnosis
Rapid Wear in Center Rapid Wear on Both Shoulders Wear on One Shoulder
  • Overinflated tires
  • Toe Adjustment Not to Specification
  • Sudden acceleration while driving
  • Wheel and tire installed not according to instructions
  • Underinflated Tires
  • Damaged suspension components
  • Excessive Speed Through Turns
  • Wheel and tire installed not according to instructions
  • Toe Adjustment Not to Specification
  • Camber Out of Specification
  • Damaged suspension components
  • Underinflated Tires
Partial Wear Feathered Edge Wear Pattern
  • Faulty brake disc
  • Sudden braking
  • Damaged suspension components
  • Underinflated Tires
  • Toe Adjustment Not to Specification
  • Damaged or Worn Tie Rod Ends
  • Damaged Joint
  • Toe Adjustment Not to Specification
  • Damaged suspension components

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