REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM - PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Rear Suspension System
Symptom	Suspected Area	See page
Wander/pulls	Tire (worn or improperly inflated)
	Wheel alignment (incorrect)
	Rear axle shaft (worn)
	Suspension parts (worn)	-
Bottoming	Vehicle (overloaded)	-
	Rear coil spring (weak)
	Rear shock absorber (worn)
Sways/pitches	Tire (worn or improperly inflated)
	Stabilizer bar (bent or broken)	-
	Rear shock absorber (worn)
Wheel shimmy	Tire (worn or improperly inflated)
	Wheel (out of balance)
	Rear shock absorber (worn)
	Rear axle shaft (loose or worn)
Abnormal tire wear	Tire (improperly inflated)
	Rear shock absorber (worn)
	Suspension parts (worn)	-