201-00-16 Suspension System-General Information
Diagnosis and Testing (Continued)
Phenomenon
Concrete Procedures/Results/Measures
Confirm the failures described by the customer.
ixed Point Inspection E: Excessive Noises F
Phenomena
Concrete Procedures/Results/Measures
E1: Check the suspension
1 Hoist the automobile . See Section 100-01 for
relevant information.
- Check the installation bolts of the suspension
components
• Are the bolts loose or broken?
Yes
Tightly fix or change the bolts. See sections
201-01 (former) and 201-02 (latter) for relevant
information. Test and operate the system to see
whether it is in normal condition.
No
Switch to E2
E2: Check shock absorbing spring
1 Check if the shock absorbing spring is damaged.
• Is the shock absorbing spring damaged?
Yes
Replace the shock absorbing spring. See Section
201-01 (former) and Section 201-02 (latter) for
relevant information. Test and run the system to
determine if it is normal.
No
Switch to E3
E3: Check the lower cross arm of the front suspension
1 Check excessive wear or damage of the axle
bushing of the lower cross arm of the front
suspension.
• Is the bush of the lower cross arm of the front
suspension abraded?
Yes
Replace the axle bushing of the lower cross
arm of the front suspension. See Section
201-01 for relevant information. Test and run the
system to determine if it is normal.
No
Switch to E4
E4: Check the ball head
1 Hoist the automobile. See Section 100-01 for
relevant information.
- Firmly hold the outer end of the lower cross
arm of the front suspension and move up and
down, in order to check if there has free
movement. Note that the free movement is not
allowed.
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