Symptom | Possible Sources | Action |
Drift left or right | * Vehicle attitude incorrect (front or rear is high or low). | * CHECK for abnormal loading, spring sag or non-standard springs. |
* Steering gear or linkage worn or damaged. | * CHECK the steering system. REFER to: Steering System (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). |
* Brake system. | * CHECK the brake system. REFER to: Brake System (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). |
* Incorrect wheel alignment. | * ADJUST the wheel alignment. REFER to: (204-00 Suspension System - General Information) Specifications (Specifications), Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures). |
* Incorrect front crossmember alignment. | * Using the special tool, CHECK the front crossmember alignment. |
* Worn front wheel bearings. | * CHECK the wheel bearings. REFER to: Wheel Bearing Inspection (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures). |
* Wheels and tires. | * |
Steering wheel off-center | * Vehicle attitude incorrect (front or rear is high or low). | * CHECK for abnormal loading, spring sag or non-standard springs. |
* Steering gear or linkage worn or damaged. | * CHECK the steering system. REFER to: Steering System (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). |
* Lower arm ball joint. | * CARRY OUT the Ball Joint Component Test in this section. |
* Incorrect wheel alignment. | * ADJUST the wheel alignment. REFER to: (204-00 Suspension System - General Information) Specifications (Specifications), Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures). |
Tracks incorrectly | * Incorrect front suspension toe castor or camber angles. | * CHECK the wheel alignment. REFER to: (204-00 Suspension System - General Information) Specifications (Specifications), Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures). INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. |
* Front or rear suspension damage. | * CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. |
Rough ride | * Front strut and spring assemblies. | * CARRY OUT the Strut or Shock Absorber Testing component test in this procedure. * CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front Suspension, Disassembly and Assembly). |
* Front or rear stabilizer bar, connecting links or bushings. | * CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to: Front Stabilizer Bar - Vehicles With: Solid Stabilizer Bar Link (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation), Front Stabilizer Bar - Vehicles With: Ball Joint Stabilizer Bar Link (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation), Rear Stabilizer Bar (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). |
* Front suspension lower arm bushings. | * INSTALL new lower arm bushings. REFER to: Lower Arm Bushing (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). |
* Rear suspension bushings. | * CHECK and INSTALL new components as necessary. |
* Rear shock absorbers. | * CARRY OUT the Strut or Shock Absorber Testing component test in this procedure. * CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. |
Excessive noise | * Front strut and spring assembly or rear shock absorber and spring upper mounting bolts or nuts loose or broken. | * |
* Shock absorbers leaking | * |
* Shock absorber performance incorrect | * |
* Stabilizer bar components | * |
* Strut and spring assembly and springs | * |
* Springs moving on spring upper or lower seats | * |
* Suspension bushings | * |
* Lower arm ball joint | * |
* Worn front wheel bearings | * |
* Wheels and tires | * |
Incorrect tire wear | * Front or rear suspension damage. | * CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. |
* Incorrect wheel alignment. | * CHECK the wheel alignment. REFER to: (204-00 Suspension System - General Information) Specifications (Specifications), Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures). |
Vibration | * Damaged or worn front wheel bearings. | * CHECK the front wheel bearings. REFER to: Wheel Bearing Inspection (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures). |
* Wheels and tires. | * CHECK the tires. BALANCE or INSTALL new tires as necessary. |
* Incorrect wheel alignment. | * ADJUST the wheel alignment. REFER to: (204-00 Suspension System - General Information) Specifications (Specifications), Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures). |
* Steering gear or linkage worn or damaged. | * CHECK the steering system. REFER to: Steering System (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). |
* Front strut and spring assemblies. | * CARRY OUT the Strut or Shock Absorber Testing component test in this procedure. * CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to: (204-01 Front Suspension) Driver Side Strut and Spring Assembly (Removal and Installation), Passenger Side Strut and Spring Assembly (Removal and Installation). |
* Damaged front suspension lower arm(s). | * INSTALL a new lower arm(s). REFER to: Lower Arm (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). |