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INSPECTION

INSPECTION

IMPROPER VEHICLE POSTURE OR IMPROPER WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT

Possible causes Countermeasures
(1) Permanent distortion or breakage of coil spring

Replace.

(2) Unsmooth operation of damper strut and/or shock absorber

Replace.

(3) Installation of wrong strut and/or shock absorber

Replace with proper parts.

(4) Installation of wrong coil spring

Replace with proper parts.



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

Replace.

(2) Overinflating pressure of tire

Adjust.

(3) Improper wheel arch height

Adjust or replace the coil springs with new ones.

(4) Fault in operation of damper strut and/or shock absorber

Replace.

(5) Damage or deformation of strut mount and/or shock absorber mount

Replace.

(6) Unsuitability of maximum and/or minimum length of damper strut and/or shock absorber

Replace with proper parts.

(7) Deformation or loss of bushing

Replace.

(8) Deformation or damage of helper in strut assembly and/or shock absorber

Replace.

(9) Oil leakage of damper strut and/or shock absorber

Replace.



NOISE

Possible causes Countermeasures
(1) Wear or damage of damper strut and/or shock absorber component parts

Replace.

(2) Loosening of suspension link installing bolt

Retighten to the specified torque.

(3) Deformation or loss of bushing

Replace.

(4) Unsuitability of maximum and/or minimum length of damper strut and/or shock absorber

Replace with proper parts.

(5) Breakage of coil spring

Replace.

(6) Wear or damage of ball joint

Replace.

(7) Deformation of stabilizer clamp

Replace.