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Suspension and Axle

This document provides troubleshooting information for issues with vehicle suspensions and axles. It lists common problems such as wandering, pulling, bottoming out, swaying, abnormal tire wear, oil leaks from differentials, and noises in axles. For each problem, it identifies possible causes and recommended remedies. The remedies refer to specific sections in the document that provide further details on inspections, adjustments, and part replacements to address each issue.

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Suspension and Axle

This document provides troubleshooting information for issues with vehicle suspensions and axles. It lists common problems such as wandering, pulling, bottoming out, swaying, abnormal tire wear, oil leaks from differentials, and noises in axles. For each problem, it identifies possible causes and recommended remedies. The remedies refer to specific sections in the document that provide further details on inspections, adjustments, and part replacements to address each issue.

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE –

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE – Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING
Page
Problem Possible cause Remedy
2WD 4WD
Wanders/pulls Tires worn or improperly inflated Inflate tires to proper pressure or
Alignment incorrect replace tires
Wheel bearing adjusted too tight Check front alignment SA–3 SA–6
Front or rear suspension parts loose Adjust wheel bearing SA–13 SA–39
or broken Tighten or replace suspension parts SA–17, SA–111,
Steering linkage loose or worn Tighten or replace steering 153 153
Steering gear out of adjustment or linkage
broken Adjust or repair steering gear

Bottoming Vehicle overloaded Check loading SA–116,


SA–22,
Shock absorber worn out Replace shock absorber 153 153
Springs weak Replace spring SA–20, SA–114,
153 153
Sways/pitches Tires improperly inflated Inflate tires to proper pressure
Stabilizer bar bent or broken Inspect stabilizer bar SA–28, SA–122
Shock absorber worn out Replace shock absorber 157 SA–1 16,
SA–22, 153
153
Front wheel shimmy Tires worn or improperly inflated Replace tire or inflate tires to proper
Wheels out of balance pressure
Shimmy damper worn out Balance wheels
Shock absorber worn out Replace steering damper
Alignment incorrect Replace shock absorber SA–22, SA–116,
Wheel bearings worn or improperly Check front alignment 153 153
adjusted Replace or adjust wheel bearings SA–3 SA–6
Ball joints or bushings worn Inspect ball joints and bushings SA–12 SA–36
Steering linkage loose or worn Tighten or replace steering linkage SA–18 SA–112
Steering gear out of adjustment or Adjust or repair steering gear
broken

Abnormal tire wear Tires improperly inflated Inflate tires to proper pressure
Shock absorbers worn out Replace shock absorber SA–22, SA–116,
Alignment incorrect Check toe–in 153 153
Suspension parts worn Replace suspension parts SA–5 SA–9
SA–17, SA–111,
153 153
Oil leak from differen– Oil level too high or wrong grade Drain and replace oil SA–136 SA–57,
tial Oil seal worn or damaged Replace oil seal SA–135 136
Companion flange loose or dam– Tighten or replace flange SA–149 SA–54,
aged 135
SA–56,
149
Noises in axle Oil level low or wrong grade Drain and replace oil SA–136 SA–57,
Excessive backlash between pinion Check backlash 136
SA–137
and ring or side gear SA–68,
Ring, pinion or side gears worn or 85
chipped 137
Pinion shaft bearing worn Inspect gears SA–137 SA–66,
82,
137
Replace bearing SA–137
SA–66 ,
82,
Axle shaft bearing worn Replace bearing SA–124 137
Differential bearing loose or worn Tighten or replace bearings SA–137 SA–124
SA–66,
82, 137

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