Suspension, Handling, Body Noises, rattles and Squeaks Checklist
Vehicle pulls right when: _______________________________
Vehicle pulls left when: ________________________________
Steering wheel vibrates at: _____ MPH
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Excessive Play in steering Erratic Steering when braking Poor steering wheel return after cornering Suspension bottoms out Car leans or sways in corners Brake light is on |
Traction control light is on Uneven tire wear Sits uneven "Dog" tracks ABS light is on Soft ride |
| Hard to steer Effort Steering wheel off center Wanders
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Shimmy/vibration location Front Seat Rear Floor Don't know Other |
When Does it occur? Cold days Hot days Parking maneuvers At road speed Wet/rain Accelerating Decelerating Intermittent All the time |
Explain:_________________________________________________________________________________
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| Engine compartment | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension | Passenger compartment |
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Left Right Center Don't know |
Left Right Center Don't know |
Left Right Center Don't know |
Left Right Center Don't know |
| Instrument Panel Left Right Center Don't know |
Doors Left Right Center Don't know |
Rear Seat Area Console Other:______________________ |
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| Noise Sounds like: Knocks Squeaks Hard Metal Rattles Light Metal Scraping Roars Ticking Whine Other |
How often does it occur? Continuous Often Intermittent Just Started Since new |
When does it occur? All the time Hard throttle Hot days Heavy bumps Speed Light throttle Cold days Light bumps |
________RPM Decelerate Humid or Rainy Smooth pavement Only when moving Steady speed Temperature changes On turns While braking Idle, in gear Idle, out of gear |
| Explain: _______________________________________________________________________________ | |||