Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis

Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis

Important: The following step must be completed before using the symptom tables.


Review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the appropriate description and operation:

* Front Suspension Description and Operation (Front Suspension Description and Operation)
* Rear Suspension Description and Operation (Rear Suspension Description and Operation)
* General Description (Description and Operation)

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)
* Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension (Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension)
* Noise Diagnosis - Rear Suspension (Noise Diagnosis - Rear Suspension)
* Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle (Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle)
* Wheel Bearings Diagnosis (Wheel Bearings Diagnosis)
* Trim Height Inspection (Trim Height Inspection)