Checking the front suspension
1. Raise the front of the vehicle and secure it on stands.
2. On vehicles with power steering, check the condition of the hoses and their connections.
3. Rock the wheel in vertical and horizontal planes to determine the play. If there is play, determine its source.
4. Continue pumping the wheel while the assistant presses the foot brake. If the play disappears or decreases significantly, the hub bearings are probably worn. If the play does not change when the brake pedal is pressed, then there is wear in the suspension components.
5. If there is play in the horizontal plane, the ball joints of the steering rod may be worn out.
Checking the rear suspension
6. Raise the rear of the vehicle and secure it on stands.
7. Check the condition of the constant velocity joint protective covers.
8. Check the bearings, suspension bushings and shock absorber installation for wear. Check for wear in the hub bearings by rocking the raised wheel.
9. Check the shock absorbers for shock absorber fluid leaks.
10. Place the car on the ground and, pressing on the body and releasing it sharply, check the operation of the shock absorbers. If the shock absorbers are working normally, the car should swing only once, otherwise it is necessary to check the condition of the shock absorbers on the stand and replace them if necessary.
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