INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Body Tilting: Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- STEP 1. Check for weak or deteriorated bushings.
Q: Are the bushings in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step 5.
- STEP 2. Check for weak or broken coil springs.
Q: Are the coil springs in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step 5.
- STEP 3. Check the upper arms and/or lower arms and/or control links for deformity or damage.
Q: Are the upper arms and/or lower arms and/or control links deformed or damaged?
YES : Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step 5.
NO : Go to Step 4.
- STEP 4. Check the trailing arms for deformity or damage.
Q: Are the trailing arms deformed or damaged?
YES : Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step 5.
NO : Go to Step 5.
- STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES : The procedure is complete.
NO : Return to Step 1.