Suspension System

Loose, worn or damaged front wheel bearing(s)

INSPECT the wheel bearings. INSTALL new wheel bearings as necessary. REFER to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Loose, worn or damaged suspension component(s)

INSTALL new suspension component(s) as necessary.

Loose suspension fasteners

INSPECT the suspension fasteners. TIGHTEN to specifications.

Steering components

INSPECT the steering system. INSTALL new components as necessary.

Wheel alignment (excessive total front toe out)

ADJUST as necessary. REFER to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).

Front bottoming or riding low

Worn, damaged or incorrect springs

MEASURE the ride height. REFER to: Ride Height Measurement (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures). INSTALL new springs as necessary. REFER to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Worn front strut(s)

INSTALL new struts as necessary. REFER to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Abnormal/incorrect tire wear

Incorrect tire pressure (rapid center rib or inner and outer edge wear)

ADJUST the tire pressure. REFER to VC label.

Incorrect tire rotation intervals

REFER to Owners Literature for correct tire rotation intervals.

High-speed cornering Excessive front or rear toe (inner or outer edge wear) Excessive negative or positive camber (inner or outer edge wear)

REFER to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Diagnosis and Testing).

Front or rear suspension components

INSPECT the front and rear suspension system. REPAIR or INSTALL new suspension components as necessary.

Sticky steering, poor returnability

Damaged or worn front strut mount bearing(s)

INSTALL a new front strut mount bearing(s) as necessary. REFER to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Binding ball joints

INSPECT ball joints. INSTALL new control arm(s) as necessary. REFER to: Front Lower Arm (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). or REFER to: Rear Lower Arm (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Steering components

INSPECT the steering system. INSTALL new components as necessary.