For 1990-2009 cars

Problem | Action
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Cupped tires |

• | Inspect the wheel alignment.

• | Inspect the strut or the shock absorbers for wear or damage.

• | Inspect the wheel bearings for wear or damage.

• | Inspect the tire and the wheel for excessive runout.

• | Inspect the ball joints for wear or damage.

• | Inspect the steering gear adjustment.

Erratic steering during braking |

• | Inspect the wheel alignment.

• | Inspect the wheel bearings for wear or damage.

• | Inspect the springs for breaks and sags.

• | Inspect the wheel cylinder for leaks.

• | Inspect the caliper for leaks.

• | Inspect the rotor for warpage.

• | Inspect the caster adjustment.

• | Inspect the tires for adequate inflation.

Excessive play or looseness |

• | Inspect the wheel bearings for wear or damage.

• | Inspect the steering gear mounting for correct and secure installation.

• | Inspect the joints from the column to the steering gear for proper and secure installation.

• | Inspect the steering gear adjustment.

• | Inspect the tie rod ends and the ball joints for looseness.

The ride is too soft |

• | Inspect the struts or the shock absorbers for wear or damage.

• | Inspect the struts or the shock absorbers for incorrect installation.

• | Inspect the springs for the following conditions:

- | Breaks

- | Sags

- | Incorrect installation

Scuffed tires |

• | Inspect the wheels alignment.

• | Inspect the for signs of abuse.

• | Inspect the suspension arms for damage or deformation.

Vehicle leads/ pulls |

• | Inspect the vehicle for mismatched or uneven tires.

• | Inspect the vehicle for broken or sagging springs.

• | Inspect the for radial tire lateral force.

• | Inspect the wheel alignment.

• | Inspect the front brakes for dragging.

Abnormal or excessive wear |

• | Inspect the wheel alignment.

• | Inspect for excessive toe.

• | Inspect the springs for sags or breaks.

• | Inspect the tire balance.

• | Inspect the strut or the shock absorbers for wear or damage.

• | Inspect the vehicle for signs of abuse.

• | Inspect the vehicle for uneven or excessive loading.

• | Inspect the tires for correct inflation.

Wheel tramp |

• | Inspect the tire and wheel for proper balance.

• | Inspect the strut or the shock absorber for wear.

• | Inspect the strut or the shock absorber for correct operation.

Noise in the front end |

• | Inspect the ball joints and the ties rods for correct lubrication.

• | Inspect the suspension components for wear or damage.

• | Inspect the control arm bushings and the tie rod ends for wear or damage.

• | Inspect the wheel nuts for correct and secure installation.

• | Inspect the suspension bolts for correct and secure installation.

• | Inspect the wheel covers.

• | Inspect the steering gear adjustment.

• | Inspect the following components for wear or damage:

- | The strut

- | The shock absorbers

- | The mountings

• | Inspect the springs for correct positioning.

• | Inspect the wheel bearings for excessive wear.

Wander or poor steering ability |

• | Inspect the tires for mismatch or uneven wear

• | Inspect the struts or the shock absorbers for wear or damage.

Low or uneven trim height |

• | Inspect the springs for breaks or sags.

• | Inspect the vehicle for signs of abuse and overloading.

• | Inspect the springs for the following conditions:

- | Correct part number installation

- | Wear

- | Damage

Body leans or sways |

• | Inspect the following components for wear or damage:

- | The strut

- | The shock absorbers

- | The mounting

• | Inspect the springs for breaks or sags

• | Inspect the vehicle for signs of abuse and overloading

Suspension bottoms |

• | Inspect the for signs of abuse and overloading

• | Inspect the strut or the shock absorbers for wear or damage.

• | Inspect the springs for the following conditions:

- | Breaks

- | Sags

- | Incorrect installation

Dog tracking |

• | Inspect the following components for wear or damage:

- | The rear suspension arm

- | The bushing

• | Inspect the frame and the underbody alignment for damage.

Shimmy |

• | Inspect the wheel alignment.

• | Inspect the tire treads for blisters or separation.

• | Inspect the tire and wheel for correct balance.

• | Inspect the wheel stud for excessive runout.

• | Inspect the brake drum or the rotor for damage or deformation.

• | Inspect the tie rod ends for wear.

• | Inspect the wheel trim.

• | Inspect the lower ball joints for wear or damage.

• | Inspect the wheel for excessive runout.

• | Inspect the tire and wheel assembly for excessive loaded radial runout.