AXLE SYSTEM (for Hatchback) > PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE


HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, 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.

Axle System 
Symptom
Suspected Area
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Vehicle unstable
Tires (worn or improperly inflated)
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Front wheel alignment (incorrect)
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Rear wheel alignment (incorrect)
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Steering intermediate shaft (loose or worn) (for RHD)
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Steering intermediate shaft (loose or worn) (for LHD)
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Steering gear (loose or worn)
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Front hub bearings (loose or worn)
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Rear hub bearings (loose or worn)
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Front shock absorber (worn out)
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Rear shock absorber (worn out)
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Front stabilizer bar (loose or worn)
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Front wheel shimmy
Tires (worn or improperly inflated)
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Wheels (out of balance)
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Front shock absorber (worn out)
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Front hub bearings (loose or worn)
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Front lower ball joint (worn)
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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 shock absorber (worn out)
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Rear hub bearings (loose or worn)
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