Problem Symptoms Table
Use the table below to help find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
| Symptom | Suspected area | See example |
|---|---|---|
| Bottoming | 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER |
| 2. Spring (Weak) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) | FRONT STABILIZER BAR | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Front wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | INSPECTION | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 5. Ball joint (Worn) | FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT | |
| 6. Hub bearing (Worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 7. Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) | FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| 4. Suspension parts (Worn) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT |
REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM SYMPTOM
| Symptom | Suspected area | See example |
|---|---|---|
| Wander/pulls | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (for 2WD) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FOR 2WD) | |
| 3. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (for 4WD) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FOR 4WD) | |
| 4. Steering linkage (Loose or worn) | DISASSEMBLY | |
| 5. Hub bearing (Worn) (for 2WD) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 6. Hub bearing (Worn) (for 4WD) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 7. Suspension parts (for 2WD) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FOR 2WD) | |
| 8. Suspension parts (for 4WD) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FOR 4WD) | |
| Bottoming | 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) (for 2WD) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (FOR 2WD) |
| 2. Vehicle (Overloaded) (for 4WD) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (FOR 4WD) | |
| 3. Spring (Weak) (for 2WD) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (FOR 2WD) | |
| 4. Spring (Weak) (for 4WD) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (FOR 4WD) | |
| 5. Shock absorber (Worn) (for 2WD) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (FOR 2WD) | |
| 6. Shock absorber (Worn) (for 4WD) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (FOR 4WD) | |
| Sways/pitches | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) (for 2WD) | REAR STABILIZER BAR (FOR 2WD) | |
| 3. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) (for 4WD) | REAR STABILIZER BAR (FOR 4WD) | |
| 4. Shock absorber (Worn) (for 2WD) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (FOR 2WD) | |
| 5. Shock absorber (Worn) (for 4WD) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (FOR 4WD) | |
| Rear wheel shimmy | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel (Out of balance) | INSPECTION | |
| 3. Shock absorber (Worn) (for 2WD) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (FOR 2WD) | |
| 4. Shock absorber (Worn) (for 4WD) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (FOR 4WD) | |
| 5. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (for 2WD) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FOR 2WD) | |
| 6. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (for 4WD) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FOR 4WD) | |
| 7. Hub bearing (Worn) (for 2WD) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 8. Hub bearing (Worn) (for 4WD) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Abnormal tire wear | 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (for 2WD) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FOR 2WD) | |
| 3. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) (for 4WD) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FOR 4WD) | |
| 4. Shock absorber (Worn) (for 2WD) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (FOR 2WD) | |
| 5. Shock absorber (Worn) (for 4WD) | REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (FOR 4WD) | |
| 6. Suspension parts (Worn) (for 2WD) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FOR 2WD) | |
| 7. Suspension parts (Worn) (for 4WD) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FOR 4WD) |