CHANGHE FREEDOM SERVICE MANUAL SUSPENSION
FRONT SUSPENSION
INSPECTION
Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushing
Stabilizer Bar
Inspect for damage or deformation. If
defective, replace.
Bushing
Inspect for damage, wear or deterioration. If
defective, replace.
Tension Rod
Inspect for damage or deformation. If
defective, replace.
Strut Assembly
1) Inspect strut for oil leakage, damage or
deformation. If strut is found faulty, replace it as an
assembly unit, because it can not be
disassembled.
2) Inspect strut function referring to the
following procedures.
Check and adjust tire pressures as specified.
Bounce vehicle body 3 or 4 times continuously by
pushing front end on the side with strut to be
checked.
Apply the same amount of force at each push
and note strut resistance both when pushed and
rebounding.
Also, note how many times vehicle body
rebounds before coming to stop after hands are off.
Do the same for strut on the other side.
3) Inspect for damage or deformation.
4) Inspect bearing for wear, abnormal noise
or gripping.
5) Inspect spring seat for cracks or
deformation.
6) Inspect bump stopper for deterioration.
7) Inspect rebound stopper and strut mount
for wear, cracks or deformation.
Replace any parts found defective in step 1)
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