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Poor Ride Comfort

  1. Large rebound shock
  2. Rocking of the vehicle continues too long after running over bump and hump.
  3. Excessive shock in bumping
    GENERAL DIAGNOSTIC

    Possible cause Corrective action
    (1) Damaged coil spring Replace.
    (2) Overinflation of tires Adjust.
    (3) Improper wheel arch height Adjust or replace the coil springs with new parts.
    (4) Fault in operation of damper strut or shock absorber Replace.
    (5) Damage or deformation of strut mount or shock absorber mount Replace.
    (6) Unsuitable length (maximum or minimum) of damper strut or shock absorber Replace with appropriate parts.
    (7) Deformation or loss of bushing Replace.
    (8) Deformation or damage of helper in strut assembly or shock absorber Replace.
    (9) Oil leakage from the damper strut or shock absorber Replace.