Problem | Action |
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The tires are overinflated. | Deflate the tire to the recommended pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Description in Tires and Wheels. |
The vehicle is overloaded. | Refer to Vehicle Certification Label in General Information. |
The operator is using hard driving techniques such as rapid acceleration or excessive braking. | Inform the operator about proper driving techniques. |
Checks | Action |
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Failure to rotate the tires | Refer to Tire Rotation in Tires and Wheels. |
Damaged shock absorbers | Replace the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement in Front Suspension. |
Improper tire pressure | Refer to Tire Inflation Description in Tires and Wheels. |
Incorrect wheel alignment | Align the wheels. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment. |
Overloaded or improperly loaded vehicle | Avoid overloading the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Certification Label in General Information. |
Broken or sagging springs | Replace the springs. Refer to Front Coil Springs Replacement in Front Suspension. |
Loose or worn stabilizer bushings | Tighten the stabilizer bushing brackets or replace the stabilizer bushings. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension. |
Checks | Action |
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Underinflated or overinflated tires | Inflate the tires to the recommended pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Description in Tires and Wheels. |
Improper toe-in | Adjust the toe-in setting. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment. |
Out-of-balance wheels | Balance the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Balancing in Vibration Diagnosis and Correction. |
Hard driving | Instruct driver about proper driving techniques. |
Overloading the vehicle | Do not exceed the maximum recommended payload rating. Refer to Vehicle Certification Label in General Information. |
Tires not rotated | Follow the rotation schedule and pattern. Refer to Tire Rotation in Tires and Wheels. |
Checks | Action |
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Underinflated tires | Inflate the tires to the recommended pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Description in Tires and Wheels. |
Overloaded vehicle | Refer to Vehicle Certification Label in General Information. |
Hard cornering | Inform the driver about proper driving techniques. |
Incorrect toe setting | Set to the correct specifications. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment. |
Checks | Action |
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Improper tire pressure | Inflate the tires to the recommended pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Description in Tires and Wheels. |
Incorrect tire and wheel usage | Install the correct tire and wheel combination. |
Incorrect front end alignment | Align the front end. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment. |
Loose, worn, or damaged steering linkage, joints, or suspension components, bushings, or ball joints | Inspect, repair, or replace the components as required. |
Checks | Action |
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Incorrect toe-in | Adjust the toe-in setting. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment. |
Excessive speed on turns | Instruct operator about proper driver techniques. |
Improper inflation of the tires | Inflate the tires to the recommended pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Description in Tires and Wheels. |
Bent or twisted suspension arm | Replace the suspension arm. |
Checks | Action | ||||
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Faulty front shock absorbers | Replace the shock absorbers. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement in Front Suspension. | ||||
Worn ball joints | Replace the ball joints.
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Worn or loose hub and wheel bearing | Replace the hub and wheel bearing assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement in Front Suspension. | ||||
Out-of-balance wheel and tire | Balance the wheel and tire. Refer to Balancing Tires and Wheels in Vibration Diagnosis and Correction. | ||||
Excessive tire or wheel runout | Compensate for the excessive runout. Refer to Wheel Runout Measurement in Vibration Diagnosis and Correction. |
Checks | Action |
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Hard cornering | Inform the operator of proper driving techniques. |
Incorrect alignment (excessive toe) | Set to the correct specifications. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment. |