Suzuki Wagon R Manual page 93

3-2 STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
GENERAL DIAGNOSIS
Since the problems in steering, suspension, wheels and tires involve several systems, they must all be considered
when diagnosing a complaint. To avoid using the wrong symptom, always road test the vehicle first. Proceed with
the following preliminary inspection and correct any defects which are found.
1) Inspect tires for proper pressure and uneven wear.
2) Raise vehicle on a hoist and inspect front and rear suspension and rack and pinion for loose or damaged parts.
3) Spin front wheels. Inspect for out-of-round tires, out-of-balance tires, bent rims, loosen and/or rough wheel
bearings.
Condition
Vehicle Pulls (Leads)
Abnormal or
Excessive Tire Wear
Wheel Tramp
DIAGNOSIS
GENERAL DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Possible Cause
D Mismatched or uneven tires
D Tires not adequately inflated
D Broken or sagging springs
D Radial tire lateral force
D Disturbed front end alignment
D Disturbed rear wheel alignment
D Brake dragging in one road wheel
D Loose, bent or broken front or rear
suspension parts
D Broken or sagging spring
D Tire out of balance
D Disturbed front or rear end alignment
D Faulty strut (shock absorber)
D Hard driving
D Overloaded vehicle
D Not rotating tire
D Worn or loose road wheel bearing
D Wobbly wheel or tire
D Tires not adequately inflated
D Blister or bump on tire
D Improper strut (shock absorber) action
Reference Item
Replacement tires in Section 3F
Inflation of tires in Section 3F
Strut damper assembly in Section 3D or
coil spring in Section 3E
Replacement tires in Section 3F
Section 3A
Check and adjust rear wheel alignment
Refer to Section 5
Tighten or replace suspension parts
Strut damper assembly in Section 3D or
coil spring in Section 3E
General balance procedure or
replacement tires in Section 3F
Section 3A
Strut damper assembly in Section 3D
Replacement tires in Section 3F
Replacement tires in Section 3F
Replacement tires or tire rotation in
Section 3F
Knuckle/bearing in Section 3D
Replacement wheels or tires in Section
3F
Inflation of tires in Section 3F
Replacement tires in Section 3F
Strut damper assembly in Section 3D