Shock Absorber And/Or Coil Spring Check; Leading Arm / Lateral Rod / Steering Knuckle Check - Suzuki Jimny Service Manual

3D-14 FRONT SUSPENSION

Shock Absorber and/or Coil Spring Check

1) Inspect shock absorber for oil leakage. If shock absorber is
found faulty, replace it as an assembly unit, because it can
not be disassembled.
2) Shock absorber function check
Check and adjust tire pressures as specified.
Bounce body three or four times continuously by pushing
front end on the side with shock absorber to be checked.
Apply the same amount of force at each push and note
shock absorber resistance both when pushed and rebound-
ing.
Also, note how many times vehicle body rebounds before
coming to stop after hands are off. Do the same for shock
absorber on the other side.
Compare shock absorber resistance and number of rebound
on the right with those on the left.
And they must be equal in both. With proper shock absorber,
body should come to stop the moment hands are off or after
only one or two small rebounds. If shock absorbers are sus-
pected, compare them with known good vehicle or shock
absorber.
3) Inspect for damage or deformation.
4) Inspect for cracks or deformation in spring seat.
5) Inspect for deterioration of bump stopper.
6) Inspect shock absorber mount for wear, cracks or deforma-
tion.Replace any parts found defective in steps 2) – 6).
Leading Arm / Lateral Rod / Steering Knuckle
Check
Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.