Trouble Shooting
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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 |