Suzuki GA413, Service Manual

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3-2 STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
GENERAL DIAGNOSIS
Since the problems in steering, suspension, wheels and tires involve several systems, they must all be considered
when diagnosing a symptom. To avoid misjudging the symptom, always road test the vehicle first. Proceed with
the following preliminary inspection and correct any defects which are found.
1) Inspect tires for proper pressure and uneven wear.
2) Raise vehicle on a hoist and inspect front and rear suspension and rack and pinion for loose or damaged parts.
3) Spin front wheels. Inspect for out-of-round tires, out-of-balance tires, bent rims, loosen and/or rough wheel
bearings.
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
GENERAL DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Vehicle Pulls (Leads) Mismatched or uneven tires
Tires not adequately inflated
Broken or sagging springs
Radial tire lateral force
Disturbed front end alignment
Disturbed rear wheel alignment
Brake dragging in one road wheel
Loose, bent or broken front or rear sus-
pension parts
Replace tire.
Adjust tire pressure.
Replace spring.
Replace tire.
Check front end alignment.
Check rear axle alignment.
Repair front brake.
Tighten or replace suspension part.
Abnormal or
Excessive Tire Wear
Sagging or broken springs
Tire out of balance
Disturbed front end alignment
Faulty shock absorber
Hard driving
Overloaded vehicle
Tires not rotating
Worn or loose road wheel bearings
Wobbly wheel or tire
Tires not adequately inflated
Replace spring.
Adjust balance or replace tire.
Check front end alignment.
Replace shock absorber.
Replace tire.
Replace tire.
Replace or rotate tire.
Replace wheel bearing.
Replace wheel or tire.
Adjust the pressure.
Wheel Tramp Blister or bump on tire
Improper strut (shock absorber) action
Replace tire.
Replace shock absorber.