Trouble Shooting

To trouble shoot most symptoms, see TROUBLE SHOOTING .

Whether a spring strut has to be replaced can only be ascertained by checking while it is installed with a Boge shock tester or, while it is removed, with a shock absorber test machine.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Symptom	Probable Cause	Remedy
Body Swinging Long After Driving Over Rough Road	Shock Absorber Effect Insufficient	Replace Spring Strut
Grinding Noise (Louder When Cornering)	Wheel Bearings Faulty	Replace Wheel Bearings
Rattling Noise	Ball Joints Of Control Arms Worn	Replace Control Arm
Rattling Noise	Ball Joint On Tension Strut Worn	Replace Tension Strut
Rattling Noise	Stabilizer Rubber Mounts Worn	Replace Rubber Mounts
Rattling Noise	Ball Joint On Stabilizer Link Worn	Replace Stabilizer Link
Rattling Noise	Front Axle Support Screws Connection With Body Loose	Tighten Screws (Check Threads)
Rattling Noise	Shock Absorber In Swivel Bearing Loose	Check Mount & Tighten Screws
Rising Of Body When Accelerating	Shock Absorber Effect Insufficient	Replace Spring Strut
Skidding In Bends Due To Poor Track Holding	Shock Absorber Effect Insufficient	Replace Spring Strut
Steering Wheel Shake	Wheels Out Of Balance	Balance Wheels
Steering Wheel Shake	Radial Rim Or Axial Runout	Replace Rims If Necessary
Steering Wheel Shake	Shock Absorber Effect Insufficient	Replace Spring Strut
Steering Wheel Shake	Excessive Play In Steering Gear	Adjust Pressure Point. Replace Steering Gear, If Necessary
Steering Wheel Shake	Rubber Mount Of Tension Strut Defective	Replace Rubber Mount Of Tension Strut
Vehicle Skidding When Braking	Shock Absorber Effect Insufficient	Replace Spring Strut
Vibration	Wheels Out Of Balance	Balance Wheels
Vibration	Radial Rim Or Axial Runout	Replace Rims If Necessary
Vibration	Tires Have Radial Runout	Match Or Replace Tires
Wheels Jumping Even On Normal Road Surfaces	Shock Absorber Effect Insufficient	Replace Spring Strut
Whipping Of Body When Driving Over Successive Rough Road Surfaces	Shock Absorber Effect Insufficient	Replace Spring Strut