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 shock tester or while it is removed with a shock absorber test machine.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
| Fault | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Body Swinging Long After Driving Over Rough Road | Shock Absorber Effect Insufficient | Replace Shock Absorbers |
| Grinding Noise (Louder When Cornering) | Wheel Bearings Faulty | Replace Wheel Bearings |
| Flattened Areas On Tire Profile | Shock Absorber Faulty | Replace Shock Absorbers |
| 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 Mount |
| Rattling Noise | Ball Joints On Stabilizer Link Worn | Replace Stabilizer Link |
| Rattling Noise | Front Axle Support Screw Connection With Body Loose | Tighten Bolts (Check Threads) |
| Rattling Noise | Shock Absorber In Swivel Bearing Loose | Check Mount & Tighten Screw |
| Rising Of Body When Accelerating | Shock Absorber Effect Insufficient | Replace Shock Absorbers |
| Skidding In Bends Due To Poor Track Holding | Shock Absorber Effect Insufficient | Replace Shock Absorbers |
| Steering Wheel Shake | Wheels Out Of Balance | Balance Wheels |
| Steering Wheel Shake | Rims Have Lateral/Radial Runout | Replace Rims If Necessary |
| Steering Wheel Shake | Shock Absorber Effect Insufficient | Replace Shock Absorbers |
| Steering Wheel Shake | Excessive Backlash On Steering Gear | Determine Pressure Point & Replace Steering Gear |
| Steering Wheel Shake | Traction Strut Bearing Defective | Replace Traction Strut Bearing |
| Vehicle Skidding When Braking | Shock Absorber Effect Insufficient | Replace Shock Absorbers |
| Vibration | Wheels Out Of Balance | Balance Wheels |
| Vibration | Rims Have Lateral/Radial 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 Shock Absorbers |
| Whipping Of Body When Driving Over Successive Rough Road Surfaces | Shock Absorber Effect Insufficient | Replace Shock Absorbers |