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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• Vehicles without load levellingshock absorbers, CHECK for
abnormal loading, spring sag
or non-standard springs.
• Vehicles with load levelling shock absorbers, GO to
Pinpoint Test C.
• Vehicle attitude incorrect (front
or rear is high or low).
• Steering wheel off center
• CHECK the steering system.REFER to: Steering System
(211-00 Steering System -
General Information,
Diagnosis and Testing).
• Steering gear or linkage worn
or damaged.
• CARRY OUT the Ball JointInspection Component Test in
this procedure.
• Suspension lower arm ball joint.
• ADJUST the wheel alignment.REFER to: Front Toe Adjust-
ment (204-00 Suspension
System - General Informa-
tion, General Procedures)
/ Rear Toe Adjustment (204-00
Suspension System - General
Information, General Proced-
ures).
• Incorrect wheel alignment.
• CARRY OUT the Strut orShock Absorber Testing
component test in this
procedure.
• CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as
necessary.
REFER to: Front Strut and
Spring Assembly (204-01
Front Suspension, Disas-
sembly and Assembly).
• Front strut and spring assem-
blies.
• Rough ride
• CHECK and INSTALL newsuspension components as
necessary. REFER to:
Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front
Suspension, Disassembly
and Assembly),
Rear Stabilizer Bar (204-02
Rear Suspension, Removal
and Installation).
• Front or rear stabilizer bar
connecting links or bushings.
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• INSTALL a new lower arm.REFER to: Lower Arm (204-01
Front Suspension, Removal
and Installation).
• Front suspension lower arm
bushings.
• CHECK and INSTALL newcomponents as necessary.
REFER to: Rear Stabilizer Bar
Bushing (204-02 Rear
Suspension, Removal and
Installation).
• Rear suspension arm bushings.
• CARRY OUT the Strut orShock Absorber Testing
component test in this
procedure.
• CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as
necessary.
• Rear shock absorbers.
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Front strut and spring assembly
or rear shock absorber and
spring upper mounting bolts or
nuts loose or broken.
• Excessive noise
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Shock absorbers leaking.
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Shock absorbers performance
incorrect.
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Stabilizer bar components.
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Strut and spring assembly and
springs.
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Springs moving on springs
upper or lower seats.
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Suspension bushings.
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Lower arm ball joint.
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Worn front wheel bearings
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Wheels and tires.
• CHECK and INSTALL newsuspension components as
necessary.
• Front or rear suspension
damage.
• Incorrect tire wear
• ADJUST the wheel alignment.REFER to: Front Toe Adjust-
ment (204-00 Suspension
System - General Informa-
tion, General Procedures)
/ Rear Toe Adjustment (204-00
Suspension System - General
Information, General Proced-
ures).
• Incorrect wheel alignment.
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• CHECK the front wheel bear-ings.
• Damaged or worn front wheel
bearings.
• Vibration
• CHECK the tires. BALANCE orINSTALL new tires as neces-
sary.
• Wheels and tires.
• CHECK the steering system.REFER to: Steering System
(211-00 Steering System -
General Information,
Diagnosis and Testing).
• Steering gear or linkage worn
or damaged.
• CARRY OUT the Strut orShock Absorber Testing
component test in this
procedure.
• CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as
necessary.
REFER to: Front Strut and
Spring Assembly (204-01
Front Suspension, Removal
and Installation).
• Front strut and spring assem-
blies.
• CHECK and INSTALL newsuspension components as
necessary.
REFER to: Lower Arm (204-01
Front Suspension, Removal
and Installation).
• Damaged front suspension
lower arm(s).
• GO toPinpoint Test C.
• Load-levelling shock absorbers.
• Vehicle lean
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A : DRIFT LEFT OR RIGHT
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
WARNING: To avoid personal injury due to the loss of vehicle control, the inspection should
be carried out by two people to maintain safe driving conditions. Adequate grip should
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