Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis

Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis

Important: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables:

1. Determine whether the vehicle is equipped with an electrically assisted or active suspension system. Perform electrical diagnosis prior to beginning mechanical diagnosis. Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Air Suspension.
2. Review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions.

Visual/Physical Inspection
^ Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of any of the suspension subsystems.
^ Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
^ Inspect for proper tire size and inflation pressure.

Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
^ Ride Diagnosis Ride Diagnosis
^ Vehicle Leads/Pulls Vehicle Leads/Pulls
^ Body Leans or Sways in Corners Body Leans or Sways in Corners
^ Suspension Bottoms Suspension Bottoms
^ Memory Steer Memory Steer
^ Poor Directional Stability Poor Directional Stability
^ Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension
^ Noise Diagnosis - Rear Suspension Noise Diagnosis - Rear Suspension
^ Struts or Shock Absorbers On-Vehicle Testing Struts or Shock Absorbers On-Vehicle Testing
^ Wheel Bearings Diagnosis Wheel Bearings Diagnosis
^ Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction