FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
Courtesy of Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis




Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis

Important: Review the system descriptions in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Front Suspension Description and Operation (Front Suspension Description and Operation) and to Rear Suspension Description and Operation (Rear Suspension Description and Operation).


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 Tire Placard (Tire Placard).
If the tires are not the proper size, replace the tires. Refer to Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Removal and Replacement).
4. Measure the tire pressure. Adjust the tire pressure if necessary. Refer to Tire Placard (Tire Placard).

Intermittent Conditions

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections).

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)
* Torque Steer (Torque Steer)
* 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)
* Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle (Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle)
* Wheel Bearings Diagnosis (Wheel Bearings Diagnosis)
* Tire Diagnosis - Irregular or Premature Wear (Tire Diagnosis - Irregular or Premature Wear)
* Tire Diagnosis - Waddle Complaint (Tire Diagnosis - Waddle Complaint)
* Wheel Mounting Surface Check (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction (Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction)