Troubleshooting
Suspension and Steering
Problem
Front end noise.
Rear end noise.
Excessive steering play.
Front wheel shimmy.
Instability (wander).
Chassis
Possible Causes
Loose or worn front wheel bearings.
Worn front shock absorbers.
Worn stabilizer link bushings.
Loose steering components (e.g. tie rods, steering
cylinder).
Worn control arm bushings.
Tire pressure low (4WD vehicles).
Worn tires (4WD vehicles).
Worn or brinelled rear wheel bearings.
Worn rear shock absorbers.
Worn leaf spring bushings.
Clutch, drive shaft or transaxle problem (see Chapter 6
– Drive Train).
Loose or worn front wheel bearings.
Loose or worn steering linkage.
Worn tie rod ends.
Loose or worn front wheel bearings.
Tires out of round or uneven tire wear.
Worn tie rod ends.
Incorrect front wheel alignment (toe–in).
Worn shock absorbers.
Low or uneven tire pressure.
Worn or loose wheel bearings.
Worn pitman arm bushings.
Broken or loose rear leaf spring.
Worn shock absorber(s).
Incorrect front wheel alignment (toe–in).
Worn or loose ball joints.
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