Rear Suspension System
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 SystemSymptom | Suspected Area | See page |
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Wander/pulls |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Suspension parts (worn) |
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Bottoming |
Vehicle (overloaded) |
- |
Rear coil spring (weak) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/ REAS) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/o REAS) |
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Sways/pitches |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Stabilizer bar (bent or broken) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/ REAS) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/o REAS) |
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Wheel shimmy |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheel (out of balance) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/ REAS) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/o REAS) |
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Abnormal tire wear |
Tire (improperly inflated) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/ REAS) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/o REAS) |
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Suspension parts (worn) |
- |
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