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EMERGENCY SERVICE TIPS Suspension
SR. NO. PROBLEM OBSERVED PROBABLE CAUSE ACTION TO BE TAKEN
Wobbly wheel or tyre • Replace wheel or tyre
Defective tyre • Replace tyre
Hub play not proper • Adjust hub play
Brake grabbing • Check and rectify
Excessive braking • Modify driving habit
2. Abnormal noise from front end Worn, sticky or loose tie • Replace tie rod end, suspension
rod ends, lower ball joints, arm, tie rod or drive shaft joints
tie rod in side ball joints or
drive shaft joints
Warning noise for pad wear • Replace pad
Damaged struts or mounting • Repair mounting or replace struts
Worn suspension arm bushings • Replace
Loose wheel nuts • Tighten wheel nuts
Loose suspension bolts or nuts • Tighten suspension bolts or nuts
Broken or damaged wheel bearing • Replace
Poorly lubricated or worn strut • Lubricate or replace strut bearings
bearings
Excessive hub play • Adjust
Loose caliper housing bolts • Check & tighten
3. Ride too soft / bumpy Faulty struts • Replace strut
4. Suspension bottoms Over loaded • Check loading
Faulty struts • Replace struts