Suspension General Diagnosis

Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
Review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the appropriate description and operation:
^ General Description (Coil Spring)
^ General Description (Torsion Bar)
^ General Description
^ General Description

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. Refer to Vehicle Certification, Tire Placard, Anti-Theft, and Service Parts ID Label.

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
^ Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension
^ Noise Diagnosis - Rear Suspension Noise Diagnosis - Rear Suspension
^ Ball Joint Inspection (Lower Ball Joint) Ball Joint Inspection (Lower Ball Joint)
^ Ball Joint Inspection (Upper Ball Joint) Ball Joint Inspection (Upper Ball Joint)
^ Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle
^ Wheel Bearings Diagnosis Wheel Bearings Diagnosis
^ Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction