Carry out all checks and work from underneath the vehicle, installed on a lift or inspection pit (with the front wheels raised)
For convenience, remove the corresponding wheel. The following are not allowed on rubber suspension parts:
- – signs of rubber aging;
- – mechanical damage.
The following are not allowed on rubber-metal hinges:
- – signs of aging, cracks, one-sided bulging of the rubber mass;
- – separation of the rubber mass from the reinforcement. Replace defective parts.
Pay special attention to mechanical damage (deformations, cracks, etc.) to suspension components, especially to the levers.
Check the condition of the ball joint protective covers
Inspect the condition of the ball joints.
If the covers are damaged, replace the joint assembly.
Inspect the rubber cushions of the upper joints
Inspect the rubber bushings of the lower shock absorber joints.
Inspect the rubber-metal bushings of the upper arm
Inspect the rubber-metal bushings of the lower arms.
Check the condition of the rubber bushings of the anti-roll bar and the reliability of the fastening of the stabilizer brackets to the lower arms, body side members, front axle gearbox
