FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Vehicle Vibrations

Possible Source(s)
Action(s) To Take
Tires/Wheels Mismatched
Install Correct Tire/Wheel Combination

Inflation Pressure Too High Or Too Low
Correct Pressure To Specification

Uneven Tire Wear
Refer To Specific Tire Wear Symptom In This Section

Out Of Balance Wheel, Tire Hub Or Rotor Assembly
Inspect, Then Repair Or Replace As Required

Damaged Or Distorted Wheel
Renew The Wheel

Excessive Radial Runout
Renew Wheel Or Tire

Excessive Lateral Runout
Renew Wheel Or Tire

Incorrectly Seated Tire
Correct As Required

Loose Wheel
Tighten And/Or Renew As Required

Damaged Lug Studs
Renew As Required

Damaged Lug Nuts
Renew As Required

Worn Or Broken Wheel Hub Face
Renew As Required

Foreign Material On Mounting Face
Clean As Required

Defective Wheel Bearings
Renew As Required

Brake Rotor Imbalance
Refer to Brakes And Traction Control

Water In Tires
Remove Water, Balance As Required

Loose Or Broken Engine Or Transmission Mounts
Tighten Or Renew As Required

Incorrect Front End Alignment
Align Front End

Loose, Worn Or Broken Driveline Or Suspension Parts
Tighten Or Renew As Required

Excessive Drive Shaft Imbalance/Runout
Renew As Required

Worn Or Damaged Flexible Drive Or Hookes Joint
Renew As Required