- Long-term vibration of the body when the road is uneven.
- The body sways when there are successive unevennesses in the road.
- Raising the front of the car during acceleration.
- The wheels bounce even on a normal road.
- Failure of the brake system during braking (may have other reasons).
- Unstable cornering due to poor track keeping.
- Noises when driving. The shock absorber can be checked manually. However, an accurate check of the shock absorber is only possible with a shock tester (shock absorber installed) or a special machine for testing shock absorbers.
Manual check
1. Remove the shock absorber.
2. Hold the shock absorber in the installation position, stretch and compress it at least three times. The shock absorber should move evenly, heavily and without jerks throughout the entire length of the stroke, in addition, no unusual noise should be heard.
3. Push the piston rod all the way in and then release it. The piston should move back out at a uniform speed.
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4. If the shock absorber is working properly, small traces of oil should not be a reason to replace it.
5. If there is significant oil loss, the shock absorber should be replaced.
6. Install the shock absorber.