Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
DEFINITION: The tire/wheel bounce with a frequency directly related to the vehicle speed. | |||
1 | Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 | Verify that the tires hop or that the vehicle handles poorly. Does the vehicle handle normally? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
3 | Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. Are the tires worn or damaged? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 |
4 | Inspect the tires and wheels for missing wheel weights. Are the wheel weights missing? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 |
5 | Inspect the tires and wheels for excessive runout. Refer to Tire and Wheel Assembly Runout Measurement - On-Vehicle in Vibration Diagnosis and Correction. Does the tire and wheel have excessive runout? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Inspect the shock absorbers/struts for wear or damage. Refer to Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle . Are the shock absorbers/struts worn or damaged? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 2 |
7 | Replace the tire/wheel if necessary. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting in Tires and Wheels. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 10 | -- |
8 | Balance the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Assembly Balancing - Off Vehicle in Vibration Diagnosis and Correction. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 10 | -- |
9 | Replace the shock absorbers/struts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement in Front Suspension or Shock Absorber Replacement in Rear Suspension. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 10 | -- |
10 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
