| SA-2 | SUSPENSION AND AXLE - Troubleshooting |
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TROUBLESHOOTING
| Problem | Possible cause | Remedy | Page | |
| Front | Rear | |||
| Wanders/pulls | Tires worn or improperly inflated | Replace tire or inflate tires to proper pressure | SA-3 | SA-3 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect | Check wheel alignment | SA-4 | SA-6 | |
| Hub bearing worn | Replace hub bearing | SA-9 | SA-31 | |
| Front or rear suspension parts loose or broken | Tighten or replace suspension parts | SA-18 | SA-69 | |
| Steering gear out of adjustment or broken | Adjust or repair steering gear | SR-22 | - | |
| Bottoming | Vehicle overloaded | Check loading | ||
| Shock absorber worn out | Replace shock absorber | SA-18 | SA-69 | |
| Spring weak | Replace spring | SA-18 | SA-69 | |
| Sways/pitches | Tires improperly inflated | Inflate tires to proper pressure | SA-3 | SA-3 |
| Stabilizer bar bent or broken | Inspect stabilizer bar | SA-24 | SA-69 | |
| Shock absorber worn out | Replace shock absorber | SA-18 | SA-69 | |
| Front wheel shimmy | Tires worn or improperly inflated | Replace tire or inflate tires to proper pressure | SA-3 | - |
| Wheels out of balance | Balance wheels | |||
| Shock absorber worn out | Replace shock absorber | SA-18 | - | |
| Wheel alignment incorrect | Check front wheel alignment | SA-4 | - | |
| Hub bearings worn | Replace hub bearings | SA-9 | - | |
| Ball joints or bushings worn | Inspect ball joints and bushings | SA-24 | - | |
| Steering gear out of adjustment or broken | Adjust or repair steering gear | SR-22 | - | |
| Abnormal tire wear | Tires improperly inflated | Inflate tires to proper pressure | SA-3 | SA-3 |
| Shock absorber worn out | Replace shock absorber | SA-18 | SA-69 | |
| Wheel alignment incorrect | Check wheel alignment | SA-4 | SA-6 | |
| Suspension parts worn | Replace suspension parts | SA-18 | SA-69 | |