DIAGNOSIS & TESTING
Vehicle Suspension Troubleshooting Chart
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
Front End Whine On Turns
· Defective wheel bearing.
· Incorrect wheel alignment.
· Low power steering fluid level.
· Replace wheel bearing.
· Check and reset wheel alignment.
· Fill power steering fluid reservoir to
proper level and check for leaks
(make sure all air is bled from the
system).
Road Wander
· Incorrect tire pressure.
· Incorrect front or rear wheel toe-in.
· Worn wheel bearings.
· Worn control arm bushings.
· Excessive friction in strut upper
bearing.
· Inflate tires to recommended
pressure.
· Correct front or rear wheel toe-in.
· Replace wheel bearing.
· Replace control arm.
· Replace strut bearing.
Lateral Pull
· Unequal tire pressure.
· Incorrect front wheel camber.
· Wheel braking.
· Excessive cross-caster.
· Inflate all tires to recommended
pressure.
· Check and reset front wheel
camber.
· Correct braking condition causing
lateral pull.
· Check wheel alignment and adjust
if necessary.
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Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.