Jeep Grand Cherokee WK. Manual - part 21
CAUTION: Suspension components with rubber/urethane bushings should be tightened with the vehicle at
normal ride height. It is important to have the springs supporting the weight of the vehicle when the fas-
teners are torqued. This will maintain vehicle ride comfort and prevent premature bushing wear.
WARNING
WARNING: Suspension components with rubber bushings must be tightened with the vehicle at normal ride
height. It is important to have the springs supporting the weight of the vehicle when the fasteners are
torqued. If springs are not at their normal ride position, vehicle ride comfort will be affected and cause
premature bushing wear.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR SUSPENSION
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTION
VEHICLE INSTABILITY
1. Loose or worn wheel bearings.
1. Replace wheel bearings.
2. Loose, worn or bent suspension
components.
2. Inspect, tighten or replace components
as necessary.
3. Tire pressure.
3. Adjust tire pressure.
VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE
SIDE
1. Weak or broken spring.
1. Replace spring.
2. Alignment.
2. Align vehicle to specifications.
3.Tires.
3. Replace tires.
4. Brakes.
4. Repair as necassary.
KNOCKING, RATTLING
OR SQUEAKING
1. Worn shock bushings.
1. Replace shock.
2. Loose shock mounting.
2. Tighten to specifications.
3. Shock valve.
3. Replace shock.
4. Weak or broken spring.
4. Replace spring.
5. Loose, worn or bent suspension
components.
5. Inspect, tighten or replace components
as necessary.
IMPROPER TRACKING
1. Loose, worn or bent suspension
components.
1. Inspect, tighten or replace components
as necessary.
2. Bent axle.
2.Replace axle.
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