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Problem Symptoms Table

Use the table below to help find the cause of the problem. Check each part. If necessary, replace these parts.

AXLE SYSTEM 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS REFERENCE - AXLE SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected area See Reference
Wander / Pulls Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) INSPECTION
Wheel alignment (Incorrect) FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Steering linkage (Loose or worn) INSPECTION
Stabilizer bar (Loose): for 2WD INSPECTION
Stabilizer bar (Loose): for 4WD REMOVAL
Front wheel shimmy Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) INSPECTION
Wheels (Out of balance) INSPECTION
Shock absorber (Worn): for 2WD INSPECTION
Shock absorber (Worn): for 4WD INSPECTION
Wheel alignment (Incorrect) FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Lower ball joint (Worn) INSPECTION
Hub bearings (Loose or worn) FRONT AXLE HUB 
Steering linkage (Loose or worn) INSPECTION
Rear wheel shimmy Hub bearings (Loose or worn) REAR AXLE HUB 
Shock absorber (Worn) INSPECTION