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31 90... Troubleshooting Shock Absorber

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Read and comply with 31 00... INFORMATION ON REPLACING SHOCK ABSORBERS .

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Fault Cause Remedy
Wheel knocking (bottoming) Auxiliary spring faulty Visually inspect auxiliary spring for cracking, replace auxiliary spring
AWD only: Visually inspect support ring for damage
Shock absorber leaking (oil/gas) Replace shock absorber
Rattling noise Shock absorber mounting loose Tighten shock absorber
Support bearing faulty/hardened Replace support bearing
Shock absorber leaking (gas/oil) Replace shock absorber
Worn down areas (flattened areas) on tire profile Shock absorber leaking (gas/oil) Replace shock absorber
Long after-swinging of body after driving over rough road Shock absorber leaking (insufficient shock absorber effect) Replace shock absorber
Building-up of body in case of successive uneven surfaces Shock absorber leaking (insufficient shock absorber effect) Replace shock absorber
Wheels jumping even on normal road surfaces Shock absorber leaking (insufficient shock absorber effect) Replace shock absorber
Whistling noises Separating skin in vent holes of auxiliary spring Remove separating skin