Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
Rear Suspension System
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
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Wander/pulls |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
|
Suspension parts (worn) |
- |
|
Bottoming |
Vehicle (overloaded) |
- |
Rear coil spring (weak) |
|
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/ REAS) |
|
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/o REAS) |
|
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Sways/pitches |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
|
Stabilizer bar (bent or broken) |
|
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/ REAS) |
|
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/o REAS) |
|
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Wheel shimmy |
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) |
|
Wheel (out of balance) |
|
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/ REAS) |
|
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/o REAS) |
|
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Abnormal tire wear |
Tire (improperly inflated) |
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/ REAS) |
|
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Rear shock absorber (worn) (w/o REAS) |
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Suspension parts (worn) |
- |
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. INSPECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM
(a) Install the hub nuts to the disc.
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the lower ball joint for excessive
play by pushing the hub nuts up and ...
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are
being followed (, 173), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the ...