INSPECTION

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INSPECTION

Note
Vibration while cruising may be caused by an unbalanced tire, improper tire inflation pressure, improper wheel alignment, etc.

Symptom	Possible cause	Corrective action
Noise or vibration from propeller shaft	Center bearing	Check the center bearing.
	Runout of propeller shaft	Check the vibration of propeller shaft.
	Loose or free play of connection	Check joint and connector.
	Loose or free play of connection	Check splines and bearing.
Abnormal wheel vibration	Wheel is out of balance.	Check the wheel balance.
	Wheel alignment	Check the wheel alignment.
	Front strut	Check the front strut.
	Rear strut	Check the rear strut.
	Front drive shaft	Check the front drive shaft.
	Rear drive shaft	Check the rear drive shaft.
	Front axle	Check the front axle.
	Rear axle	Check the rear axle.
Noise from the underbody	Wheel is out of balance.	Check the wheel balance.
	Wheel alignment	Check the wheel alignment.
	Front strut	Check the front strut.
	Rear strut	Check the rear strut.