Suspension System Troubleshooting

SymptomProblemSolution

Suspension system gives a rough ride

Tire inflation incorrectly set

Check the tire inflation pressure. (See Tires Inflation Pressure in Specifications Section.)

 

Incorrect air springs pressure

Inflate the air spring as necessary. (See Check Air Springs (Machines not Equipped with Auto Air Spring Leveling System) in Prestarting Checks Section.)

 

Proper greasing intervals have not been followed or wrong type of lubrication has been used

Follow correct lubrication intervals and lubrication procedures. (See the Service Sections.)

 

Suspension bushings are worn

Replace suspension bushings.

 

Suspension rod screws are loose

Tighten the suspension rod screws. (See Check Suspension Rod Screws in Service—Every 500 Hours Section.)

Excessive grease leakage on the suspension

Over greased

Lubricate correctly. (See Lubricate Front Suspension in Service—Daily or Every 10 Hours Section.)

Excessive play in suspension, or steering components

Suspension bushings are worn

Replace suspension bushings.

 

Main suspension spindles or bushings are worn

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Suspension rod screws are loose

Tighten the suspension rod screws. (See Check Suspension Rod Screws in Service—Every 500 Hours Section.)

Excessive movement of the entire suspension assembly, relative to the mainframe

Loose shim on axle tread

Properly adjust the shim gap on axle tread.

Continuous leak on auto air springs valve

Elbow is incorrect installed, making that the valve stay constantly on

Screw elbows out so three threads are showing.

One air spring is lower (Auto Air Spring Leveling System)

Bracket is not correctly adjust

Adjust bracket to match other air springs.

 

Suspension bushings are worn

Replace suspension bushings.

 

Suspension rod screws are loose

Tighten the suspension rod screws. (See Check Suspension Rod Screws in Service—Every 500 Hours Section.)

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