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3C–4 FRONT SUSPENSION Abnormal Noise Worn, sticky or loose upper or lower Replace. Faulty shock absorbers. Replace. Worn upper or lower control arm Replace. Loose stabilizer bar. Retighten bolts or replace bushings. Loose wheel nuts. Tighten nuts. Check for elongated Loose suspension bolts or nuts. Retighten suspension bolts or nuts. Broken or otherwise damaged wheel Replace wheel bearing. Broken suspension springs. Replace spring. Loose steering unit. Retighten mounting bolt. Faulty steering unit. Replace steering unit. Wandering or Poor Steering Stability Mismatched or unevenly worn tires. Replace tire or inflate tires to proper Loose steering linkage ball joints. Replace ball joints. Faulty shock absorbers. Replace shock absorber. Loose stabilizer bar. Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or Broken or sagging springs. Replace spring (pairs). Improper wheel alignment. Adjust wheel alignment. Erratic Steering When Braking Worn wheel bearings. Replace wheel bearings. Broken or sagging springs. Replace spring (pairs). Leaking caliper. Repair or replace caliper. Warped discs. Replace brake disc. Badly worn brake pads. Replace brake pads. Tires are inflated unequally. Inflate tires to proper pressure. Low or Uneven Trim Height Broken or sagging springs. Replace springs (In pairs). Vehicle overloaded. Reduce load. Incorrect springs. Adjust or replace torsion bar. Suspension Bottoms Vehicle overloaded. Reduce load. Faulty shock absorber. Replace shock absorber. Incorrect, broken or sagging springs. Replace springs. Body Leans Loose stabilizer bar. Tighten stabilizer bar bolts or Faulty shock absorber, struts or Replace shock absorber. Broken or sagging springs. Replace springs (In pairs). Vehicle overloaded. Reduce load. Cupped Tires Worn wheel bearings. Replace wheel bearing. Excessive tire or wheel run out. Replace tire or wheel. Worn ball joints. Replace ball joints. Tire out of balance. Adjust tire balance. Condition Possible cause Correction |