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- Symptoms List - Suspension

Diagnostic Information and Procedures

Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
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 the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
- Ride Diagnosis Ride Diagnosis
- Vehicle Leads/Pulls Vehicle Leads/Pulls
- Body Leans or Sways in Corners Body Leans or Sways In Corners
- Suspension Bottoms Suspension Bottoms
- Memory Steer Memory Steer
- Poor Directional Stability Poor Directional Stability
- Ball Joint Inspection Ball Joint Inspection
- Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension
- Noise Diagnosis - Rear Suspension Noise Diagnosis - Rear Suspension
- Struts or Shock Absorbers On - Vehicle Testing Strut or Shock Absorbers On-Vehicle Testing
- Wheel Bearings Diagnosis Wheel Bearings Diagnosis
- Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction