Axle System - Problem Symptoms Table
AXLE 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.
Axle System| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
| Vehicle unstable |
Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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| Wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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| Steering linkage (Loosen or worn) |
- |
| Hub bearing (Worn) |
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| Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken) |
- |
| Suspension parts (Worn) |
- |
| Front wheel shimmy |
Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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| Wheel (Out of balance) |
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| Front shock absorber (Worn) |
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| Wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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| Upper ball joint (Worn) |
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| Lower ball joint (Worn) |
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| Hub bearing (Worn) |
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| Steering linkage (Loose or worn) |
- |
| Rear wheel shimmy |
Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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| Wheel (Out of balance) |
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| Rear shock absorber (Worn) |
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| Rear axle shaft (Worn) |
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