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SUSPENSION AND AXLE - Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible cause Remedy Page
Front Rear
Wanders/pulls Tires worn or improperly inflated Replace tire or inflate tires to proper pressure SA-3 SA-3
Wheel alignment incorrect Check wheel alignment SA-4 SA-6
Hub bearing worn Replace hub bearing SA-9 SA-31
Front or rear suspension parts loose or broken Tighten or replace suspension parts SA-18 SA-69
Steering gear out of adjustment or broken Adjust or repair steering gear SR-22 -
Bottoming Vehicle overloaded Check loading    
Shock absorber worn out Replace shock absorber SA-18 SA-69
Spring weak Replace spring SA-18 SA-69
Sways/pitches Tires improperly inflated Inflate tires to proper pressure SA-3 SA-3
Stabilizer bar bent or broken Inspect stabilizer bar SA-24 SA-69
Shock absorber worn out Replace shock absorber SA-18 SA-69
Front wheel shimmy Tires worn or improperly inflated Replace tire or inflate tires to proper pressure SA-3 -
Wheels out of balance Balance wheels    
Shock absorber worn out Replace shock absorber SA-18 -
Wheel alignment incorrect Check front wheel alignment SA-4 -
Hub bearings worn Replace hub bearings SA-9 -
Ball joints or bushings worn Inspect ball joints and bushings SA-24 -
Steering gear out of adjustment or broken Adjust or repair steering gear SR-22 -
Abnormal tire wear Tires improperly inflated Inflate tires to proper pressure SA-3 SA-3
Shock absorber worn out Replace shock absorber SA-18 SA-69
Wheel alignment incorrect Check wheel alignment SA-4 SA-6
Suspension parts worn Replace suspension parts SA-18 SA-69