WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM > General Diagnostic Table

INSPECTION

Symptom

Possible cause

Corrective action

Wheel is out of balance.

Improperly inflated tire.

Adjust the tire pressure.

Uneven wear

Inspect the tire referring to “Biased Tire Wear” in this table, and perform the indicated procedures and replace the tire.

Front wheel alignment

Check the front wheel alignment.

Rear wheel alignment

Check the rear wheel alignment.

Front strut

Check the front strut.

Rear strut

Check the rear strut.

Front axle

Check the front axle.

Rear axle

Check the rear axle.

Violent shaking of the vehicle

Improperly inflated tire.

Adjust the tire pressure.

Uneven wear

Inspect the tire referring to “Biased Tire Wear” in this table, and perform the indicated procedures and replace the tire.

Front stabilizer

Inspect the front stabilizer.

Front wheel alignment

Check the front wheel alignment.

Rear wheel alignment

Check the rear wheel alignment.

Severe wheel vibration

Improperly inflated tire.

Adjust the tire pressure.

Uneven wear

Inspect the tire referring to “Biased Tire Wear” in this table, and perform the indicated procedures and replace the tire.

Wheel is out of balance.

Adjust the wheel balance.

Front axle

Check the front axle.

Rear axle

Check the rear axle.

Uneven tire wear

Improperly inflated tire.

Adjust the tire pressure.

Wheel is out of balance.

Adjust the wheel balance.

Front wheel alignment

Check the front wheel alignment.

Rear wheel alignment

Check the rear wheel alignment.