- Symptoms List - Suspension

Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis

Important: Review the system Description and Operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions.

Visual/Physical Inspection
1. Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the suspension system.
2. Inspect the easily accessible or visible suspension components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
3. Verify the tires are the proper size. Refer to the tire placard on the left door lock pillar. If the tires are not the proper size, replace the tires.
4. Measure the tire pressure. Adjust the tire pressure if necessary. Refer to the tire placard on the left door lock pillar.

Intermittent Conditions
Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions.

Symptom List
Refer to the following symptom diagnostic procedure list in order to diagnose the symptom:
^ Ride Diagnosis Ride Diagnosis
^ Vehicle Leads/Pulls Vehicle Leads/Pulls
^ Suspension Bottoms Suspension Bottoms
^ Memory Steer Memory Steer
^ Poor Directional Stability Poor Directional Stability
^ Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension
^ Noise Diagnosis - Rear Suspension Noise Diagnosis - Rear Suspension
^ Ball Joint Inspection Ball Joint Inspection
^ Struts or Shock Absorbers On-Vehicle Testing Strut or Shock Absorbers On-Vehicle Testing
^ Wheel Bearings Diagnosis Wheel Bearings Diagnosis
^ Tire Diagnosis - Irregular or Premature Wear
^ Tire Diagnosis - Waddle Complaint
^ Wheel Mounting Surface Check
^ Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction