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AR2
™
40K • 46K
SECTION 11
Troubleshooting Guide
AR2 TROuBLESHOOTINg guIdE
CONdITION
pOSSIBLE CAuSE
CORRECTION
Suspension has
harsh or bumpy
ride
Air spring not inflated to
specification or damaged
Repair air system and check ride height, see Ride Height in the Alignment &
Adjustments section
Ride height set incorrectly
Adjust ride height to proper setting, see Ride Height in the Alignment &
Adjustments section
Suspension is overloaded
Redistribute load to correct weight
Excessive
driveline
vibration
Incorrect pinion angle(s)
Adjust pinion angle(s), refer to the vehicle manufacturer for specifications
Ride height set incorrectly
Adjust ride height to proper setting, see Ride Height in the Alignment &
Adjustments section
Vehicle leans
Air spring(s) not inflated to
specification
Check air supply to air spring and check ride height, see Ride Height in the
Alignment & Adjustments section of this publication
Load not centered
Redistribute load
Frame twisted
Straighten the frame per vehicle manufacturer guidelines
Axle housing bent or broken
Replace axle housing per vehicle manufacturer guidelines and align vehicle
Front suspension
Inspect and repair front suspension
Suspension is
noisy
Worn torque rod bushings
Replace torque rod bushings as necessary
Worn trailing arm bushings
Replace trailing arm bushings as necessary
Loose equalizing beam end
connection
Check for any improper torque and damage on the equalizing beam mounting
hardware . Replace as necessary and tighten to specified torque, see Torque
Specifications section of this publication
Shock absorbers loose
Check shock absorber fasteners for proper tightening torque, see Torque
Specifications section of this publication, and inspect shock absorbers, see
Preventive Maintenance section of this publication
Worn or damaged equalizing
beam center or end bushings
Inspect and replace as necessary
Irregular tire wear
Incorrect tire inflation pressure
Correct tire pressure
Incorrect alignment
Correct the alignment, refer to the Alignment & Adjustments section
Worn torque rod bushings
Replace torque rod bushings as necessary