Symptoms - Vibration Diagnosis And Correction; Symptom Tables; Vibration Symptoms That Are Felt - Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual

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Symptoms - Vibration Diagnosis and Correction

NOTE
Perform the following steps in sequence BEFORE using these symptom tables.
1. Begin the diagnosis of a vibration concern by reviewing "Diagnostic Starting Point - Vibration Diagnosis and
Correction" to become familiar with the diagnostic process used to properly diagnose vibration concerns.
2. Perform the "Vibration Analysis - Road Testing" table before using these symptom tables in order to duplicate and
effectively diagnose the customer's concern.

Symptom Tables

Refer to a Vibration Analysis table as indicated in the following symptom tables, based on the most dominant
characteristic of the customer's vibration concern, felt or heard, that is evident during the appropriate condition of the
occurrence.

Vibration Symptoms that are Felt

Category Description
Can sometimes be seen or felt in
the steering wheel, seat or
Shake console.
Related terminology: shimmy,
wobble, waddle, shudder, hop
Similar to the feeling of holding a
Roughness
jigsaw.
Similar to the feeling of holding an
electric razor.
May be felt in the hands through
Buzz
the steering wheel, in the feet
through the floor, or in the seat of
the pants.
May produce a "pins and needles"
sensation or may put hands or
Tingling feet "to sleep".
Highest vibration frequency range
that can still be felt.
Typical
Frequency Condition of Occurrence
Range
Vehicle Speed Sensitive
Still occurs during coast down
in NEUTRAL
Vehicle Speed Sensitive
Affected by torque/load
5-20 Hz
Vehicle Speed Sensitive
Affected by steering input
Engine Speed Sensitive
Vehicle Speed Sensitive
Still occurs during coast down
in NEUTRAL
Vehicle Speed Sensitive
Affected by torque/load
20-50 Hz
Vehicle Speed Sensitive
Affected by steering input
Engine Speed Sensitive
Vehicle Speed Sensitive
Affected by torque/load
Vehicle Speed Sensitive
50-100 Hz
Affected by steering input
Engine Speed Sensitive
Vehicle Speed Sensitive
Affected by torque/load
Greater Vehicle Speed Sensitive
than 100 Hz Affected by steering input
Engine Speed Sensitive
Area of Focus
Go to "Vibration
Analysis - Tire and
Wheel: "
Go to "Vibration
Analysis - Driveline: "
Go to "Vibration
Analysis - Hub and/or
Axle Input: "
Go to "Vibration
Analysis - Engine: "
Go to "Vibration
Analysis - Tire and
Wheel: "
Go to "Vibration
Analysis - Driveline: "
Go to "Vibration
Analysis - Hub and/or
Axle Input: "
Go to "Vibration
Analysis - Engine: "
Go to "Vibration
Analysis - Driveline: "
Go to "Vibration
Analysis - Hub and/or
Axle Input: "
Go to "Vibration
Analysis - Engine: "
Go to "Vibration
Analysis - Driveline: "
Go to "Vibration
Analysis - Hub and/or
Axle Input: "
Go to "Vibration
Analysis - Engine: "