INSPECTION
INSPECTION |
IMPROPER VEHICLE POSTURE OR IMPROPER WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT |
Possible causes | Countermeasures |
(1) Permanent
distortion or breakage of coil spring
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Replace.
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(2) Unsmooth
operation of damper strut and/or shock absorber
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Replace.
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(3) Installation
of wrong strut and/or shock absorber
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Replace
with proper parts.
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(4) Installation
of wrong coil spring
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Replace
with proper parts.
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POOR RIDE COMFORT |
Large rebound shock
Rocking of the vehicle continues too long after running over bump and/or hump.
Large shock in bumping
Possible causes | Countermeasures |
(1) Breakage
of coil spring
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Replace.
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(2) Overinflating
pressure of tire
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Adjust.
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(3) Improper
wheel arch height
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Adjust
or replace the coil springs with new ones.
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(4) Fault
in operation of damper strut and/or shock absorber
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Replace.
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(5) Damage
or deformation of strut mount and/or shock absorber mount
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Replace.
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(6) Unsuitability
of maximum and/or minimum length of damper strut and/or shock
absorber
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Replace
with proper parts.
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(7) Deformation
or loss of bushing
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Replace.
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(8) Deformation
or damage of helper in strut assembly and/or shock absorber
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Replace.
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(9) Oil
leakage of damper strut and/or shock absorber
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Replace.
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NOISE |
Possible causes | Countermeasures |
(1) Wear
or damage of damper strut and/or shock absorber component
parts
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Replace.
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(2) Loosening
of suspension link installing bolt
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Retighten
to the specified torque.
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(3) Deformation
or loss of bushing
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Replace.
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(4) Unsuitability
of maximum and/or minimum length of damper strut and/or shock
absorber
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Replace
with proper parts.
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(5) Breakage
of coil spring
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Replace.
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(6) Wear
or damage of ball joint
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Replace.
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(7) Deformation
of stabilizer clamp
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Replace.
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