FRONT SUSPENSION 11 FRONT SUSPENSION 5.1.1.5 GENERAL SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSIS CONDITION PROBABLE DEFECTS CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Directional instability and vehicle pulling Mismatched / uneven tyre wear Cracked/ broken spring Improper tyre inflation Misaligned front wheel geometry/ rear wheel geometry Loose, bent or broken suspension parts. Replace tyre. Replace spring. Adjust tyre pressure Check and adjust front wheel alignment/ rear wheel geometry. Tighten or replace suspension parts. Unusual excessive tyre wear Tyre imbalanced Faulty Strut assembly. Misaligned front and rear wheel geometry Vehicle overloaded. Loose or worn out wheel bearing Tyre inflation not proper. Balance or replace tyres Replace Strut assembly Adjust the wheel alignment at front/rear ends. Check loading Replace wheel bearing Adjust tyre pressure Wheel Tramp Bump on tyre Improper Strut assembly action. Replace tyre Replace Strut assembly. Vehicle shaking vibrations Wheel out of balance Loose wheel bearings Worn out tie rod ends Worn out lower ball joints Excessive wheel run out Disturbed front/ rear end alignments Balance wheel or replace tyre or wheel Replace wheel bearing Replace tie rod ends Replace ball joint Repair/replace wheel or tyre Check and adjust front/rear end alignments. Suspension bottoms Vehicle overloaded Damaged bump stopper Faulty dampers Check loading Replace bump stopper Replace dampers Low or uneven trim height Vehicle overloaded Spring incorrect Check loading Replace the spring Body sways in corner Loose anti roll bar (ARB) Faulty Strut assembly or mounting. Tighten ARB bolts or nuts or replace the mounting bushes Replace Strut assembly or tighten mounting.
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