Condition Possible Sources Actions or non-metallic in nature. or shock absorber INSTALL new components as bushing(s), dust boot(s), necessary. jounce bumper(s) Damaged spring or spring mount(s) Damaged or worn control/radius arm bushing(s) Worn or damaged stabilizer bar bushings or link(s) Whine, roar or groan — noise generally Loose or damaged wheel INSPECT the front or rear wheel occurs over 30 mph and is often more bearings bearing(s). INSTALL new noticeable with steering input. bearing(s) as necessary. REFER to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - Vehicles With: SVT Performance Package (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). Shimmy Loose wheel nut(s) TIGHTEN the nut(s) to specification. REFER to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation). Loose front suspension TIGHTEN the fastener(s) to fastener(s) specifications. Loose front wheel bearing(s) INSPECT the front wheel bearing(s). INSTALL new bearing(s) as necessary. REFER to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - Vehicles With: SVT Performance Package (204-01 Front Suspension, 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). Shimmy — most noticeable on Excessive positive caster INSPECT the front suspension. coast/deceleration. Also hard steering REPAIR or INSTALL new condition suspension components as necessary. Rough/harsh ride Incorrect tire pressure ADJUST the tire pressure. REFER to VC label. 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
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