In the article, we will consider the main malfunctions that occur in the suspension of a car and methods of correction
Fault
- Probable cause
Remedy
Tight steering
- Incorrectly adjusted front wheel alignment
Adjust the front wheel alignment
- Excessive resistance to rotation of the lower arm ball joint
Replace ball joint
- Low tire pressure
Adjust tire pressure
- Power steering does not work
Repair or replace power steering
Insufficiently clear return of the steering wheel to its original position
- Incorrectly adjusted front wheel alignment
Adjust the front wheel alignment
Rigid, uncomfortable car movement
- Incorrectly adjusted front wheel alignment
Adjust the front wheel alignment
- The shock absorber is malfunctioning
Replace shock absorber
- Damaged or worn stabilizer
Replace stabilizer
- Damaged or worn coil spring
Replace the coil spring
- Worn lower arm bushing
Replace the lower arm
- Low tire pressure
Adjust tire pressure
Uneven tire wear
Incorrectly adjusted front wheel alignment
Shock absorber malfunctions
Adjust the angles of the front wheels
Replace shock absorber
Yaw vehicle
- Incorrectly adjusted front wheel alignment
Adjust the front wheel alignment
Lower arm ball joint worn
Replace ball joint
Lower arm bushing worn
Replace the lower arm
Car drives in one direction
- Incorrectly adjusted front wheel alignment
Lower arm bent
- Excessive resistance to rotation of the lower arm ball joint
Replace ball joint
- Damaged or worn coil spring
Replace the coil spring
- Bent lower arm
Replace the lower arm
Angular oscillatory movements of steered wheels
- Incorrectly adjusted front wheel alignment
Adjust the front wheel alignment
- Worn lower arm ball joint
Replace ball joint
- Damaged or worn stabilizer
Replace stabilizer
- Worn lower arm bushing
Replace the lower arm
- The shock absorber is malfunctioning
Replace shock absorber
- Damaged or worn coil spring
Replace the coil spring
Car suspension sagging
- Damaged or worn coil spring
Replace shock absorber
- The shock absorber is malfunctioning
Replace the coil spring
Anomalous noise
- Suspension elements not tightened enough
Tighten suspension elements
- Damaged or worn wheel bearings
Replace wheel bearings
- Shock absorber damaged
Replace shock absorber
- Tire damaged
Change tire
Unstable vehicle movement
- Low tire pressure
Adjust tire pressure
- The shock absorber is malfunctioning
Replace shock absorber
- The wheel nuts are not tightened
Tighten the wheel nuts to 88.3-107.9 Nm
- Loss of elasticity or damage to the coil spring
Replace the coil spring
Car body tilted to one side
- Tire damaged
Change tire
- Bushing worn out
Replace bushing
- Deformation of suspension elements
Replace suspension elements
- Loss of elasticity or damage to the cilindric spring
Replace the coil spring