Suspension troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting Suspension Problems

Symptom Check, in order
Wanders/pulls 1, 3, 9, 8, 10, 11
Bottoming 12, 4, 6
Sways/pitches 1, 5, 6
Front wheel shimmy 1, 13, 6, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10
Abnormal tyre wear 2, 3, 11, 6



1. Tyres

2. Cold tyre inflation pressure

3. Wheel alignment

4. Springs

5. Stabiliser/anti-roll bar

6. Shock absorbers

7. Ball joint

8. Hub bearings

9. Steering linkage

10. Steering gear

11. Suspension parts

12. Overload

13. Wheel balance




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--Silver gt 09:59, 13 March 2008 (UTC)