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.
Front Suspension System|
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
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Bottoming |
Vehicle (overloaded) |
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Front coil spring (weak) |
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Front shock absorber (worn) |
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Sways/pitches |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Stabilizer bar (bent or broken) |
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Front shock absorber (worn) |
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Wheel shimmy |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheel (out of balance) |
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Front shock absorber (worn) |
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Wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Front upper arm ball joint (worn) |
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Front lower arm ball joint (worn) |
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Front hub bearing (loose or worn) for 2WD |
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Front hub bearing (loose or worn) for 4WD |
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Steering linkage (loose or worn) |
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Steering gear (out of adjustment or broken) |
- |
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Abnormal tire wear |
Tire (improperly inflated) |
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Wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Front shock absorber (worn) |
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Suspension parts (worn) |
- |
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
(a) Drain engine coolant (See page ).
2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from ...
Operation Check
OPERATION CHECK
1. INSPECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT
(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(b) When the driver seat belt is not fastened, check that the seat belt warning
light on the combination meter assembly blinks for 6 seconds. After 1.8 seco ...