33 90 ... Troubleshooting shock absorber
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Read and comply with Information on replacing shock absorbers, see 33 00 ... Information on replacing shock absorbers .
TROUBLESHOOTING SHOCK ABSORBER CHART
| Fault | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel knocking (bottoming) | Auxiliary spring faulty | Visually inspect auxiliary spring for cracking, replace auxiliary spring, see 33 52 000 Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right shock absorber |
| Shock absorber leaking (oil/gas) | Replace shock absorber, see 33 52 000 Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right shock absorber | |
| Rattling noise | Shock absorber mounting loose | Tighten shock absorber, see 33 52 000 Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right shock absorber |
| Support bearing loose | Secure support bearing, see 33 52 SHOCK ABSORBERS | |
| Support bearing defective (cracked) | Visually inspect for cracking, replace support bearing, see 33 52 000 Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right shock absorber | |
| Protective tube defective/failed | Visually inspect protective tube for cracking, replace protective tube | |
| Rubber mount/joint eye for lower shock absorber mounting defective | Replace rubber mount/joint eye | |
| Shock absorber leaking (oil/gas) | Replace shock absorber, see 33 52 000 Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right shock absorber | |
| Worn down areas (flattened areas) on tire profile | Shock absorber leaking (gas/oil) | Replace shock absorber, see 33 52 000 Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right shock absorber |
| Long after-swinging of body after driving over rough road | Shock absorber leaking (insufficient shock absorber effect) | Replace shock absorber, see 33 52 000 Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right shock absorber |
| Building-up of body in case of successive uneven surfaces | Shock absorber leaking (insufficient shock absorber effect) | Replace shock absorber, see 33 52 000 Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right shock absorber |
| Wheels jumping even on normal road surfaces | Shock absorber leaking (insufficient shock absorber effect) | Replace shock absorber, see 33 52 000 Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right shock absorber |