FRONT SUSPENSION > General Diagnostic Table
1. IMPROPER VEHICLE POSTURE OR IMPROPER WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT
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Possible cause |
Corrective action |
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(1) Permanent distortion or damaged coil spring |
Replace |
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(2) Rough operation of damper strut or shock absorber |
Replace |
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(3) Installation of a wrong strut or shock absorber |
Replace with appropriate parts. |
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(4) Installation of non-compatible coil spring |
Replace with appropriate parts. |
1. Large rebound shock
2. Rocking of vehicle continues too long after running over bump and/or hump.
3. Excessive shock in bumping
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Possible cause |
Corrective action |
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(1) Damaged coil spring |
Replace |
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(2) Overinflation of tires |
Adjust |
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(3) Improper wheel arch height |
Adjust or replace coil springs with new parts. |
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(4) Fault in operation of damper strut or shock absorber |
Replace |
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(5) Damage or deformation of strut mount or shock absorber mount |
Replace |
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(6) Improper length (maximum or minimum) of damper strut or shock absorber |
Replace with proper parts. |
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(7) Abnormal damage or deformation of bushing |
Replace |
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(8) Deformation or damage of helper in strut assembly or shock absorber |
Replace |
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(9) Oil leakage from the damper strut or shock absorber |
Replace |
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Possible cause |
Corrective action |
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(1) Worn or damaged damper strut |
Replace |
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(2) Wear or damage of shock absorber components |
Replace |
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(3) Loosening of the suspension link installing bolt |
Tighten to the specified torque. |
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(4) Deformation or loss of bushing |
Replace |
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(5) Improper length (maximum or minimum) of damper strut or shock absorber |
Replace with proper parts. |
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(6) Damaged coil spring |
Replace |
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(7) Wear or damage of the ball joint |
Replace |
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(8) Deformation of the stabilizer clamp |
Replace |