Problem Symptoms Table
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.
Rear Suspension System
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
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Wander/pulls |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Suspension parts (worn) |
- |
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Bottoming |
Vehicle (overloaded) |
- |
Rear coil spring (weak) |
|
|
Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/ REAS) |
|
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/o REAS) |
|
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Sways/pitches |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
|
Stabilizer bar (bent or broken) |
|
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/ REAS) |
|
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/o REAS) |
|
|
Wheel shimmy |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheel (out of balance) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/ REAS) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/o REAS) |
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Abnormal tire wear |
Tire (improperly inflated) |
|
Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/ REAS) |
|
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/o REAS) |
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Suspension parts (worn) |
- |
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause a loss of handling
control.
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
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Monitor Drive Pattern
MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN
1. TEST MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN FOR ECT
CAUTION:
Perform this drive pattern on a level surface and strictly observe the posted
speed limits and traffic laws while driving.
HINT:
Performing this drive pattern is one method to simulate ...