Suspension General Diagnosis

Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis

Important: These steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.

1. Determine whether the vehicle is equipped with an electrically assisted or active suspension system. Perform electrical diagnosis prior to beginning mechanical diagnosis.
2. Review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions.

Visual/Physical Inspection
^ Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of any of the Suspension subsystems.
^ Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
^ Inspect for proper tire size and inflation pressure.

Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from this list in order to diagnose the symptom:
^ Ride Diagnosis Ride Diagnosis
^ Vehicle Leads/Pulls [1][2]Testing and Inspection
^ Body Leans or Sways in Corners Body Leans or Sways in Corners
^ 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
^ Struts or Shock Absorbers On-Vehicle Testing Struts or Shock Absorbers Testing - On Vehicle
^ Wheel Bearings Diagnosis Wheel Bearings Diagnosis