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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1966CHEVY II BASE, 2D SEDAN, 3.2L ENG, NOT AVAILABLE TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)GENERAL INFORMATIONBASIC TROUBLE SHOOTINGBASIC TROUBLE SHOOTING - GENERAL INFORMATIONSTEERING & SUSPENSIONSUSPENSION TROUBLE SHOOTING
1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Base, 2D Sedan, 3.2L Eng, Not Available Trans
Suspension Trouble Shooting
1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Base, 2D Sedan, 3.2L Eng, Not Available TransSECTION Suspension Trouble Shooting
NOTE:
This is GENERAL
information. This article is not intended to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting information is to provide a list of common causes to problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting, refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available in the section(s) you are accessing.
BASIC SUSPENSION TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
| CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTION | |
|---|---|---|
| Front End Noise | ||
| Loose or worn wheel | See Wheel Bearing Adjustment in SUSPENSION | |
| Worn shocks or shock mountings | Replace struts or strut mountings | |
| Worn struts or strut mountings | Replace struts or strut mountings | |
| Loose or worn lower control arm | See SUSPENSION | |
| Loose steering gear-to-frame bolts | See STEERING | |
| Worn control arm bushings | See SUSPENSION | |
| Ball joints not lubricated | Lubricate ball joints & see Ball Joint Checking in SUSPENSION | |
| Front Wheel Shake, Shimmy, or Vibration | ||
| Tires or wheels out of balance | Check tire balance | |
| Incorrect wheel alignment | See WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Drive shaft unbalanced | Check drive shaft balance | |
| Loose or worn wheel bearings | See WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Loose or worn tie rod ends | See SUSPENSION | |
| Worn upper ball joints | See Ball Joint Checking in SUSPENSION | |
| Worn shock absorbers | Replace shock absorbers | |
| Worn strut bushings | Replace strut bushings | |
| Car Pulls to One Side | ||
| Mismatched or uneven tires | Check tire condition | |
| Broken or sagging springs | See SUSPENSION | |
| Loose or worn strut bushings | See SUSPENSION | |
| Improper wheel alignment | See WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Improper rear axle alignment | Check rear axle alignment | |
| Power steering gear unbalanced | See STEERING | |
| Front brakes dragging | See BRAKES | |
| Abnormal Tire Wear | ||
| Unbalanced tires | Check tire balance & rotation | |
| Sagging or broken springs | See SUSPENSION | |
| Incorrect front end alignment | See WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Faulty shock absorbers | Replace chock absorbers | |
| Scuffed Tires | ||
| Toe-In incorrect | See WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| Suspension arm bent or twisted | See appropriate SUSPENSION article | |
| Springs Bottom or Sag | ||
| Bent or broken springs | See SUSPENSION | |
| Leaking or worn shock absorbers | Replace shock absorbers | |
| Frame misalignment | Check frame for damage | |
| Spring Noises | ||
| Loose "U" Bolts | See SUSPENSION | |
| Loose or worn bushings | See SUSPENSION | |
| Worn or missing interliners | See SUSPENSION | |
| Shock Absorber Noise | ||
| Loose shock mountings | Check & tighten mountings | |
| Worn bushings | Replace bushings | |
| Air in system | Bleed air from system | |
| Undercoating on shocks | Remove undercoating | |
| Car Leans or Sways on Corners | ||
| Loose stabilizer bar | See SUSPENSION | |
| Faulty shocks or mountings | Replace shocks or mountings | |
| Broken or sagging springs | See SUSPENSION | |
| Shock Absorbers Leaking | ||
| Worn seals or reservoir tube crimped | See SUSPENSION | |
| Broken Springs | ||
| Loose "U" bolts | See SUSPENSION | |
| Inoperative shock absorbers | Replace shock absorbers | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.