Trouble Shooting
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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 |
| Excessive Tire Wear | Wheel Alignment Not OK | Measure Wheel Alignment, Adjust & Replace Faulty Parts |
| Grinding Noise (Louder When Cornering) | Wheel Bearings Faulty | Replace Wheel Bearings |
| Flattened Areas On Tire Profile | Shock Absorber Faulty | Replace Shock Absorbers |
| Poor Handling | Shock Absorber Effect Weak | Replace Shock Absorbers |
| Rattling Noise | Ball Joints Of Control Arms Worn | Replace Control Arm Or Ball Joint |
| Rattling Noise | Stabilizer Rubber Mounts Worn | Replace Rubber Mount |
| Rattling Noise | Ball Joints Of Push Rod Worn | Replace Push Rod |
| Rattling Noise | Steering Knuckle To Spring-Strut Bolts Loose | Tighten Bolts (Check Threads) |
| Rising Of Body When Accelerating | Shock Absorber Effect Insufficient | Replace Shock Absorbers |
| Shock Absorbers Bottoming | Rubber Damper Faulty | Check/Replace Rubber Damper |
| Shock Absorbers Bottoming | Shock Absorber Effect Insufficient | Replace Shock Absorbers |
| Shock Absorber Noise | Shock Absorber Faulty | 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 | Control-Arm Rubber Mounts Faulty | Replace Control-Arm Rubber Mounts |
| 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 |
| Whipping Of Body When Driving Over Successive Rough Road Surfaces | Shock Absorber Effect Insufficient | Replace Shock Absorbers |