SUSPENSION – SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SP–1
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SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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.
Suspension system
Symptom
Suspected area
See page
Vehicle is unstable
1. Tires (worn or improperly inflated)
TW-3
2. Front wheel alignment
SP-2
3. Rear wheel alignment
SP-10
4. Front hub bearing
AH-4
5. Rear hub bearing
AH-10
6. Front shock absorber with coil spring
SP-14
7. Rear shock absorber with coil spring
SP-33
Bottoming
1. Vehicle (overloaded)
-
2. Front shock absorber with coil spring
SP-14
3. Rear shock absorber with coil spring
SP-33
Sways/pitches
1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated)
TW-3
2. Front stabilizer bar
SP-29
3. Rear stabilizer bar
SP-45
4. Front shock absorber with coil spring
SP-14
5. Rear shock absorber with coil spring
SP-33
Wheels shimmy
1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated)
TW-3
2. Wheels (out of balance)
TW-3
3. Front wheel alignment
SP-2
4. Rear wheel alignment
SP-10
5. Front suspension lower No. 1 arm sub-assy
SP-20
6. Front lower ball joint assembly
SP-24
7. Rear axle beam
SP-38
8. Front shock absorber with coil spring
SP-14
9. Rear shock absorber with coil spring
SP-14
10. Front hub bearing
AH-4
11. Rear hub bearing
AH-10
Abnormal tire wear
1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated)
TW-3
2. Wheels (out of balance)
TW-3
3. Front wheel alignment
SP-2
4. Rear wheel alignment
SP-10
Vehice pull
1. Tire
TW-3
2. Tire pressure (incorrect)
TW-3
3. Front wheel alignment (incorrect)
SP-2
4. Rear wheel alignment (incorrect)
SP-10
5. Brake (dragging)
-
6. Steering wheel (off center)
-
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SUSPENSION – FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT
1.
INSPECT TIRE
(a)
Inspect the tires (see page TW-3).
2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
Standard vehicle height
Measuring points:
A:
Ground clearance of front wheel