31 90 ... Troubleshooting shock absorber
Read and comply with Information on replacing shock absorbers, see 31 00 ... Information on replacing shock absorbers .
SHOCK ABSORBER TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Fault | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel knocking (bottoming) | Rubber damper faulty | Visually inspect auxiliary spring for cracking, replace auxiliary spring31 31 031 Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber |
| Shock absorber leaking (oil/gas) | Replace shock absorber31 31 031 Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber | |
| Rattling noise | Shock absorber mounting loose | Replace shock absorber31 31 031 Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber |
| Support bearing faulty/hardened | Replace support bearing31 31 031 Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber | |
| Shock absorber leaking (oil/gas) | Replace shock absorber31 31 031 Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber | |
| Worn down areas (flattened areas) on tire profile | Shock absorber leaking (oil/gas) | Replace shock absorber31 31 031 Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber |
| Long after-swinging of body after driving over rough road | Shock absorber leaking (insufficient shock absorber effect) | Replace shock absorber31 31 031 Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber |
| Building-up of body in case of successive uneven surfaces | Shock absorber leaking (insufficient shock absorber effect) | Replace shock absorber31 31 031 Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber |
| Wheels jumping even on normal road surfaces | Shock absorber leaking (insufficient shock absorber effect) | Replace shock absorber31 31 031 Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber |
| Whistling noises | Separating skin in vent holes of auxiliary spring | Remove separating skin |