Condition | Possible Cause | Action |
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Abnormal noise, front end
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Worn, sticky or loose tie-rod ends, drug rod ball joints, kingpin bearings or axle shaft joints
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Replace tie-rod end, kingpin bearing or axle shaft joint.
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Damaged shock absorbers or mountings
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Repair or replace.
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Worn leading arm bushings
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Replace.
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Worn stabilizer bar bushings
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Replace.
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Worn lateral rod bushings
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Replace.
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Loose stabilizer bar
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Tighten bolts or nuts, replace bushes.
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Loose wheel nuts
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Tighten wheel nuts.
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Loose suspension bolts or nuts
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Tighten suspension bolts or nuts.
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Broken or otherwise damaged wheel bearings
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Replace wheel bearing.
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Broken suspension springs
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Replace springs.
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Poorly lubricated or worn strut bearings
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Replace strut bearing.
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