2A–4 SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
Condition Probable Cause Correction
Abnormal Noise, FrontA loose stabilizer shaft link.Tighten the stabilizer shaft link.
SuspensionLoose wheel nuts.Tighten the wheel nuts.
Loose suspension bolts or nuts.Tighten the suspension bolts or the
nuts.
Loose wheel covers.Tighten the wheel covers.
Worn strut dampeners or strut
mountings.Replace the strut dampeners.
Tighten the strut mounting nuts.
An improperly positioned strut spring.Adjust the strut spring to the proper
position.
Wander or PoorMismatched or uneven tires.Replace the tires.
Steering AbilityWorn strut dampeners.Replace the strut dampeners.
A loose stabilizer shaft link.Tighten the stabilizer shaft link.
A broken or a sagging coil spring.Replace the coil spring.
The steering preload adjustment is
out–of–adjustment.Perform a rack bearing preload
on–vehicle adjustment.
The front–wheel and the rear–wheel
alignment are out–of–align.Align the front and the rear end
wheels.
Erratic Steering whenWorn or loose wheel bearings.Replace the wheel bearings.
BrakingA broken or a sagging coil spring.Replace the coil spring.
A leaking caliper.Replace the caliper.
Warped rotors.Replace the rotors.
An incorrect or an uneven caster.If the caster is beyond specifications,
check the frame and repair it as
needed.
Low or Uneven TrimA broken or a sagging coil spring.Replace the coil spring.
HeightAn overloaded vehicle.Maintain the proper load weight.
An incorrect or weak coil spring.Replace the coil spring.
Ride Too SoftWorn strut dampeners.Replace the strut dampeners.
A broken or a sagging coil spring.Replace the coil spring.
Ride Too HarshIncorrect strut dampeners.Replace the strut dampeners.
An incorrect coil spring.Replace the coil spring.
Body Leans or SwaysA loose stabilizer shaft link.Tighten the stabilizer shaft link.
in CornersWorn strut dampeners or strut
mountings.Replace the strut dampeners.
Tighten the strut assembly mounting
nuts.
an overloaded vehicle.Maintain the proper load weight.
A broken or a sagging coil spring.Replace the coil spring.
Suspension BottomsWorn strut dampeners.Replace the strut dampeners.
An overloaded vehicle.Maintain the proper load weight.
A broken or a sagging coil spring.Replace the coil spring.
