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QUICK CHECKS FOR FRONT SUSPENSION FAULTS ISSUE Thumps and Knocks from Front Suspension POSSIBLE CAUSE • Loose or worn ball joints • Loose front suspension attaching bolts • Missing adjusting shims • Loose shock absorber mountings • Check for worn or damaged spring eye bushings • Loose attaching bolts Groans or Creaks from Front Suspension Squeaks from Front Suspension • Bent control arm or steering knuckle • Worn kingpins or kingpin bushings • Coil spring rubbing on seat Wander or Shimmy • Worn tie rod ends • Worn kingpins or kingpin bushings • Loose suspension attaching bolts • Weak shock absorbers • Weak front springs • Incorrect front end alignment • Steering shaft U joint Frequent Bottoming of Suspension on Bumps Front End Sag • Weak front springs • Weak shock absorbers • Weak front springs Irregular or Excessive Tire Wear • Incorrect front wheel alignment • Worn kingpins or kingpin bushings • Loose front suspension attaching bolts • Weak shock absorbers • Weak front springs • Bent control arm or steering knuckle • Worn tie rod ends • Excessive steering system compliance • Steering shaft U joint • Loose wheel bearing Floating, Wallowing, and Poor Recovery from Bumps • Weak shock absorbers • Weak front springs Pulling to One Side While Braking • Worn kingpins or kingpin bushings • Loose suspension attaching bolts • Bent control arm or steering knuckle • Weak front springs • Weak shock absorbers • Loose wheel bearing • Brake adjustment Rough Ride and Excessive Road Shock • Damaged shock absorbers • Weak shock absorbers • Weak springs • Control arm shaft bushings need lubrication • Worn kingpins or kingpin bushings Excessive Steering Play • Worn kingpins or kingpin bushings • Loose suspension attaching bolts • Worn control arm shaft bushings • Weak front springs • Worn tie rod ends • Steering shaft U joint • Loose wheel bearing Pulls To One Side • Worn kingpins or kingpin bushings • Loose suspension attaching bolts • Worn control arm shaft bushings • Weak front springs • Incorrect wheel or axle alignment • Bent control arm or steering knuckle Hard Steering • Worn kingpins or kingpin bushings • Incorrect front end alignment • Bent control arm or steering knuckle Section Three: Extending Tire Life 61