Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
Steering wheel off-center | Unequal front or rear toe setting (side-to-side) | CHECK the wheel alignment. REFER to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures). or REFER to: Rear Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures). |
Steering components | INSPECT the steering system. INSTALL new components as necessary. | |
Sway or roll | Overloaded, unevenly or incorrectly loaded vehicle | NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading. |
Loose wheel nut(s) | TIGHTEN the wheel nut(s) to specification. REFER to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation). | |
Strut(s) or shock absorber(s) | INSTALL new struts or shock absorbers as necessary. REFER to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). or REFER to: Rear Shock Absorber (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). | |
Loose stabilizer bracket-to-frame bolts | TIGHTEN the bolts to specification. REFER to: Front Stabilizer Bar (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). | |
Worn stabilizer bar bushings or links | INSTALL new stabilizer bar bushings, stabilizer bar links or stabilizer bar assembly as necessary. REFER to: Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). or REFER to: Front Stabilizer Bar Link (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). or REFER to: Front Stabilizer Bar (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). | |
Damaged or broken stabilizer bar | INSTALL a new stabilizer bar or stabilizer bar assembly as necessary. REFER to: Front Stabilizer Bar (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). | |
Worn spring(s) | INSTALL new springs as necessary. REFER to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). or REFER to: Spring (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). | |
Vehicle leans to one side | Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle | NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading. |
Front or rear suspension components | INSPECT the front and rear suspension systems. INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. | |
Incorrect drive axle(s) ride height. Side-to-side lean out of specification | MEASURE the ride height. REFER to: Ride Height Measurement (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures). INSPECT the front and rear suspension systems. REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary. |
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