SUSPENSION NOISE & VIBRATION DIAGNOSTIC CHART
CAUSES RELATED TO VEHICLE SPEED:
* Wheel/tire imbalance
* Bent rim
* Out-of-round tire and/or rim
* Driveshaft imbalance (RWD primarily)
* Driveshaft bent
* Defective or misaligned U-joint
* Defective CV joint
* Excessive driveshaft angle (4x4 trucks)
* Worn wheel bearings
* Exhaust vibration
* Missing chassis/drivetrain damper weights
CAUSES RELATED TO ACCELERATION, DECELERATION & SPEED CHANGES:
* Worn differential/transmission/transaxle gears or bearings
* Loose/worn suspension components
* Engine vacuum leaks
* Exhaust backfiring
* Torque converter clutch lockup & release
* Loose/broken motor, transmission or transaxle mounts
CAUSES RELATED TO ENGINE RPM:
* Loose/broken motor mounts
* Engine misfire
* Loose/broken accessory mounting bracket
* Defective accessory shaft bearings
* Damaged cooling fan or clutch
* Loose/worn V-belt
* Defect in power steering system
* Loose/missing torque converter bolts
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