Workshop Manual

WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM
3E–5
Condition CorrectionPossible cause
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 replace
bushings.
Faulty shock absorber, struts or
mounting.
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.
Irregular and Premature Wear
480RS001
Irregular and/or premature wear has many causes.
Some of them are incorrect inflation pressures, lack of tire
rotation, poor driving habits or improper wheel alignment.
Incorrect inflation is common cause of tire premature
wear.
NOTE: Due to their design, radial tires tend to wear faster
in the shoulder area, particularly on the front tires. This
makes regular rotation especially necessary. After
rotation, be sure to check wheel nut torque, and set tire
pressures.