Service Manual

Troubleshooting
Suspension and Steering
Problem Possible Causes
Front end noise. Loose or worn front wheel bearings.
Worn front shock absorbers.
Worn stabilizer link bushings.
Loose steering components (e.g. tie rods, steering
cylinder).
Worn control arm bushings.
Tire pressure low (4WD vehicles).
Worn tires (4WD vehicles).
Rear end noise. Worn or brinelled rear wheel bearings.
Worn rear shock absorbers.
Worn leaf spring bushings.
Clutch, drive shaft or transaxle problem (see Chapter 6
– Drive T
rain).
Excessive steering play. Loose or worn front wheel bearings.
Loose or worn steering linkage.
Worn tie rod ends.
Front wheel shimmy. Loose or worn front wheel bearings.
T
ires out of round or uneven tire wear.
Worn tie rod ends.
Incorrect front wheel alignment (toe–in).
W
orn shock absorbers.
Instability (wander). Low or uneven tire pressure.
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orn or loose wheel bearings.
Worn pitman arm bushings.
Broken or loose rear leaf spring.
Worn shock absorber(s).
Incorrect front wheel alignment (toe–in).
Worn or loose ball joints.
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orkman 3000/4000 Series