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Shock Absorber Assembly
Stabilizer Bar Assembly
The stabilizer bar is intended to force each side of the vehicle to lower, or rise, to similar heights, to
reduce the sideways tilting (roll) of the vehicle on curves, sharp corners, or large bumps. The basic
function is to force the opposite wheel's shock absorber, spring or suspension rod to lower, or rise, to a
similar level as the other wheel. In a fast turn, a vehicle tends to drop closer onto the outer wheels, and
the sway bar will soon force the opposite wheel to also get closer to the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle
tends to "hug" the road, closer in a fast turn, where all wheels are closer to the body. After the fast turn,
then the downward pressure is reduced, and the paired wheels can return to their normal height against
the vehicle, kept at similar levels by the connecting stabilizer bar.
Stabilizer bar
Stabilizer bar
Bracket
Stabilizer bar link
Coil spring -
The shock absorber assembly reduces the effect of traveling over
rough ground, leading to improved ride quality and increases in
comfort. While shock absorber serves the purpose of limiting
excessive suspension movement, their intended sole purpose is to
dampen spring oscillations. The shock absorber in this vehicle uses
the gas to absorb excess energy from the spring.
Shock absorber -
Keep the clearance to drive shaft.
To prevent the transverse force to shock absorber, the upper
center line and the lower center line of shock absorber are
placed on same line. 1.
2.
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4. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Action
Noise or vehicle
vibration when
appliedIncorrectly mounted back plate or caliper Repair
Loosened bolt of back plate or caliper Retighten
Uneven wear of brake disc Replace
Brake pad contamination Clean or replace
Sticking brake pad on contact surface Replace
Wear or hardening of brake pad Replace
Excessive clearance between caliper and pad Repair
Uneven contact of pad Repair
Lack of lubrication in sliding parts Lubricate
Improper operation of caliper Replace
Dust cover missing Repair
Loosened suspension mounting bolt Retighten
Pulls to one side
when brakingUnbalanced tire pressure between left and right Adjust
Poor contact of brake pad Repair
Oil or grease on brake pad Replace
Scratch, uneven wear, distortion of brake disc Replace
Improperly installed brake caliper Repair
Improper operation of auto adjuster Repair
Crack or distortion of brake pad Replace
Poor braking Oil leak or contamination Repair or replace
Air in brake line Bleed air
Improper operation of brake booster Repair
Poor contact of brake pad Repair
Oil or grease on brake pad Replace
Improper operation of auto adjuster Repair
Clogged brake line Repair
Improper operation of proportioning valve Repair
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4. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Action
Movements of steering
feels heavyIrregular wear or binding of steering ball joint
due to lack of lubrication or foreign material
insertionLubricate or replace
Damaged or defective steering gear Replace the steering gear
assembly
Incorrect steering pinion preload Adjust
Defective steering shaft join Replace
leakage of steering fluid Repair or replace
Insufficient steering fluid or air insertionFill up fluid or bleed air
Defective steering oil pump Replace
Damaged or loosened pump drive belt
Adjust or replace
Clogging of fluid line Repair or replace
Damaged wheel or tire Repair or replace
Defective suspension Repair or replace
Steering wheel pulls to
one sideDamaged steering linkage Replace
Damaged wheel or tire Repair or replace
Defective brake system Repair or replace
Defective suspension Repair or replace
Excessive free play of
steering wheelWorn steering gear Replace the steering gear
assembly
Worn or damaged steering ball joint Replace
Looseness of steering gear box Retighten
Poor returning of steering
wheelBroken or binding of steering ball joint Replace
Improper correct steering pinion preload Replace the steering gear
assembly
Damaged wheel or tire Repair or replace
Defective suspension Repair or replace
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Problem Possible Cause Action
Excessive vibration of
steering wheel (shimming)Broken steering linkage Replace
Looseness of steering gear box Retighten
Broken or binding of steering ball joint Replace
Worn or damaged front wheel bearing Replace
Damaged wheel or tire Repair or replace
Defective suspension Repair or replace
Abnormal noise from
steering systemLooseness of steering gear box Retighten
Defective steering gear Replace the gear
assembly
Interference between steering column and
partsRepair
Looseness of steering linkage Retighten
Loosened or damaged oil pump drive belt Repair or replace
Looseness of oil pump bracket Retighten
Looseness of oil pump Retighten
Air insertion into system Bleed air
Defective oil pump Replace
Abnormal noise when
turning steering wheelLooseness of steering column Retighten
Worn or damaged steering shaft bearing Replace the steering
column
Looseness of intermediate shaft Retighten
Too heavy steering wheel Worn or damaged steering shaft bearing Replace the steering
column
Ignition key cannot be
inserted into key cylinderDefective lock cylinder Replace the steering
column
Defective ignition switch Replace the ignition
switch
