Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. 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.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Wanders/Pulls | Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (for 2WD) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FOR 2WD) | |
| Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (for AWD) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FOR AWD) | |
| Steering linkage (Loose or worn) (w/ VGRS) | INSPECTION | |
| Steering linkage (Loose or worn) (w/o VGRS) | INSPECTION | |
| Stabilizer bar (Loose) (for 2WD) | REMOVAL | |
| Stabilizer bar (Loose) (for AWD) | REMOVAL | |
| Front wheel shimmy | Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| Wheels (Out of balance) | INSPECTION | |
| Shock absorber (Worn out) | INSPECTION | |
| Shock absorber (Worn out) (w/ Air Suspension) | INSPECTION | |
| Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (for 2WD) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FOR 2WD) | |
| Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (for AWD) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FOR AWD) | |
| Lower Ball joint (Worn) | STEERING KNUCKLE (FOR 2WD) | |
| Hub bearings (Loose or worn) (for 2WD) | FRONT AXLE HUB (FOR 2WD) | |
| Hub bearings (Loose or worn) (for AWD) | FRONT AXLE HUB (FOR AWD) | |
| Steering linkage (Loose or worn) (for 2WD) | REMOVAL | |
| Steering linkage (Loose or worn) (for AWD) | REMOVAL | |
| Rear wheel shimmy | Hub bearings (Loose or worn) | REAR AXLE HUB |
| Shock absorber (Worn out) | REMOVAL | |
| Shock absorber (Worn out) (w/ Air Suspension) | REMOVAL |