PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
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.
Axle System
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
Link |
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Wander or pulls |
Tires (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Front wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) (for 2WD) |
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Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) (for AWD) |
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Steering intermediate shaft (loose or worn) |
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Front axle hub bearings (loose or worn) |
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Rear axle hub bearings (loose or worn) (for 2WD) |
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Rear axle hub bearings (loose or worn) (for AWD) |
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Steering gear (broken) |
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Suspension parts (worn out) |
- |
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Front wheel shimmy |
Tires (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheels (out of balance) |
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Front shock absorber (worn out) |
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Front wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Lower ball joint (worn) |
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Front axle hub bearings (loose or worn) |
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Steering intermediate shaft (loose or worn) |
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Steering gear (broken) |
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Rear wheel shimmy |
Tires (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheels (out of balance) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn out) (for 2WD) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn out) (for AWD) |
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Rear axle hub bearings (loose or worn) (for 2WD) |
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Rear axle hub bearings (loose or worn) (for AWD) |
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Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) (for 2WD) |
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Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) (for AWD) |
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