REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (for Hatchback) > PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE


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
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Vehicle unstable
Tires (Worn or improperly inflated)
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Front wheel alignment
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Rear wheel alignment
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Front axle hub bearing
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Rear axle hub bearing
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Front shock absorber with coil spring
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Rear shock absorber
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Rear coil spring
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Bottoming
Vehicle (Overloaded)
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Front shock absorber with coil spring
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Rear shock absorber
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Rear coil spring
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Swaying/pitching
Tires (Worn or improperly inflated)
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Front stabilizer bar
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Front shock absorber with coil spring
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Rear shock absorber
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Rear coil spring
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Rear wheel shimmy
Tires (Worn or improperly inflated)
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Wheels (Out of balance)
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Rear wheel alignment
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Rear axle beam
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Rear shock absorber
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Rear coil spring
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Rear axle hub bearing
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Abnormal tire wear
Tires (Worn or improperly inflated)
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Wheels (Out of balance)
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Front wheel alignment
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Rear wheel alignment
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Vehicle pull
Tires (Worn or improperly inflated)
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Front wheel alignment
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Rear wheel alignment
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Brake (Dragging) (Rear disc brake)
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Brake (Dragging) (Rear drum brake)
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Steering wheel (Off center)
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