Suspension General Diagnosis

Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis

Important: The following 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. Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Automatic Level Control. Diagnostic Starting Point - Automatic Level Control
2. 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
^ Rear Suspension Description and Operation
^ 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.

Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
^ Ride Diagnosis
^ Vehicle Leads/Pulls
^ Body Leans or Sways in Corners
^ Suspension Bottoms
^ Torque Steer
^ Memory Steer
^ Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction
^ Poor Directional Stability
^ Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension
^ Noise Diagnosis - Rear Suspension
^ Struts or Shock Absorbers On-Vehicle Testing
^ Wheel Bearings Diagnosis