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# AXLE SYSTEM > PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

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HINT:

  Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Symptom | Suspected area | See page
Wander or pulls | Tires (worn or improperly inflated) | Click here
Wheel alignment (incorrect) | Click here
Steering linkage (loose or worn) | Click here
Hub bearings (loose or worn) for 2WD | Click here
Hub bearings (loose or worn) for 4WD | Click here
Steering gear (adjustment required or broken) | Click here
Suspension parts (worn out) | -
Front wheel shimmy | Tires (worn or improperly inflated) | Click here
Wheels (out of balance) | Click here
Shock absorber (worn out) for 2WD | Click here
Shock absorber (worn out) for 4WD | Click here
Wheel alignment (incorrect) | Click here
Lower Ball joint (worn) for 2WD | Click here
Lower Ball joint (worn) for 4WD | Click here
Upper Ball joint (worn) for 2WD | Click here
Upper Ball joint (worn) for 4WD | Click here
Hub bearings (loose or worn) for 2WD | Click here
Hub bearings (loose or worn) for 4WD | Click here
Steering linkage (loose or worn) | Click here
Steering gear (adjustment required or broken) | Click here
Rear wheel shimmy | Tires (worn or improperly inflated) | Click here
Wheels (out of balance) | Click here
Shock absorber (worn out) for 2WD | Click here
Shock absorber (worn out) for 4WD | Click here
Axle bearings (loose or worn) | Click here