2A–4 SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
Condition
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Probable Cause
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Correction
Abnormal Noise, Front
D A loose stabilizer shaft link. D Tighten the stabilizer shaft link.
Suspension
D Loose wheel nuts. D Tighten the wheel nuts.
D Loose suspension bolts or nuts. D Tighten the suspension bolts or the
nuts.
D Loose wheel covers. D Tighten the wheel covers.
D Worn strut dampeners or strut
mountings.
D Replace the strut dampeners.
D Tighten the strut mounting nuts.
D An improperly positioned strut spring. D Adjust the strut spring to the proper
position.
Wander or Poor
D Mismatched or uneven tires. D Replace the tires.
Steering Ability
D Worn strut dampeners. D Replace the strut dampeners.
D A loose stabilizer shaft link. D Tighten the stabilizer shaft link.
D A broken or a sagging coil spring. D Replace the coil spring.
D The steering preload adjustment is
out–of–adjustment.
D Perform a rack bearing preload
on–vehicle adjustment.
D The front–wheel and the rear–wheel
alignment are out–of–align.
D Align the front and the rear end
wheels.
Erratic Steering when
D Worn or loose wheel bearings. D Replace the wheel bearings.
Braking
D A broken or a sagging coil spring. D Replace the coil spring.
D A leaking caliper. D Replace the caliper.
D Warped rotors. D Replace the rotors.
D An incorrect or an uneven caster. D If the caster is beyond specifications,
check the frame and repair it as
needed.
Low or Uneven Trim
D A broken or a sagging coil spring. D Replace the coil spring.
Height
D An overloaded vehicle. D Maintain the proper load weight.
D An incorrect or weak coil spring. D Replace the coil spring.
Ride Too Soft
D Worn strut dampeners. D Replace the strut dampeners.
D A broken or a sagging coil spring. D Replace the coil spring.
Ride Too Harsh
D Incorrect strut dampeners. D Replace the strut dampeners.
D An incorrect coil spring. D Replace the coil spring.
Body Leans or Sways
D A loose stabilizer shaft link. D Tighten the stabilizer shaft link.
in Corners
D Worn strut dampeners or strut
mountings.
D Replace the strut dampeners.
D Tighten the strut assembly mounting
nuts.
D an overloaded vehicle. D Maintain the proper load weight.
D A broken or a sagging coil spring. D Replace the coil spring.
Suspension Bottoms
D Worn strut dampeners. D Replace the strut dampeners.
D An overloaded vehicle. D Maintain the proper load weight.
D A broken or a sagging coil spring. D Replace the coil spring.