Surpass Experience: Check car suspension wear in 5 minutes
- November 23, 2022
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When inspecting a used car, it is important to immediately understand if there are serious problems, for example in the chassis. After all, this saves time and not
When inspecting a used car, it is important to immediately understand if there are serious problems, for example in the chassis. After all, this saves time and not money. But few people know that it is realistic to make a fairly accurate diagnosis, even without special equipment and an elevator, which experienced overbiddens use. About their “life hacks” and tells the portal “AvtoVzglyad”.
Many old-fashioned methods still work perfectly and should therefore be used during the initial examination of the vending “beushki”. Later, making sure that the copy is “live”, you should definitely go to the service – for the final verdict on the state of the “iron horse”. But for starters – an independent inspection, which, as already mentioned, saves time and hard-earned money.
So, the first – shock absorbers. They are controlled by pressing forcefully on each of the four corners of the body. If it makes several oscillations up and down at the same time, the spare part must be replaced. But if the body immediately returns to its original position, then the “amorts” are still “alive”. Malfunctions are also determined by external signs – for example, traces of oil or strong condensation may be visible on the rack housing.
Then we take the roof rails – if any – and swing the car to the side. Do you have punches? This will tell you about the wear on the bushings and stabilizer mounts. However, the upper shock absorber mounts also make themselves felt.
It is also easy to assess how much the springs or feathers have sagged. If an ordinary passenger car is not adjusted, 3-4 fingers should fit between the edge of the arch and the wheel. Otherwise, most likely, the elastic elements are “tired”. By the way, if you look into the wheel arch, you will also see that one of the coils of the spring has broken off.
Then you can use a regular jack to hang each wheel out consistently – this is done to diagnose the wheel bearings. The hanging “shoe” must rotate freely: jamming or strange buzzing is not allowed.
Then hold the tire with both hands and shake the wheel. If you feel play, the problem is in the wheel bearing or ball joint. By the way, both spare parts are quite expensive, and the work costs a pretty penny. Finally, inspect the tires: if they show uneven wear, it may indicate that silent blocks need to be replaced.
All these simple tricks allow you to superficially assess the condition of the “hodovka” and decide on the appropriateness of a full-fledged diagnosis. If the results of your own “tests” suit you, feel free to go to the service for a more detailed study of the car.
Photo: “AutoVzglyad”
Many old-fashioned methods still work perfectly and should therefore be used during the initial examination of the vending “beushki”. Later, making sure that the copy is “live”, you should definitely go to the service – for the final verdict on the state of the “iron horse”. But for starters – an independent inspection, which, as already mentioned, saves time and hard-earned money.
So, the first – shock absorbers. They are controlled by pressing forcefully on each of the four corners of the body. If it makes several oscillations up and down at the same time, the spare part must be replaced. But if the body immediately returns to its original position, then the “amorts” are still “alive”. Faults are also determined by external signs – for example, traces of oil or strong condensation may be visible on the rack body.
Then we take the roof rails – if any – and swing the car to the side. Do you have punches? This will tell you about the wear on the bushings and stabilizer mounts. However, the upper shock absorber mounts also make themselves felt.
It is also easy to assess how much the springs or feathers have sagged. If an ordinary passenger car is not adjusted, 3-4 fingers should fit between the edge of the arch and the wheel. Otherwise, most likely, the elastic elements are “tired”. By the way, if you look into the wheel arch, you will also see that one of the coils of the spring has broken off.
Then you can use a regular jack to hang each wheel out consistently – this is done to diagnose the wheel bearings. The hanging “shoe” must rotate freely: jamming or strange buzzing is not allowed.
Then hold the tire with both hands and shake the wheel. If you feel play, the problem is in the wheel bearing or ball joint. By the way, both spare parts are quite expensive, and the work costs a pretty penny. Finally, inspect the tires: if they show uneven wear, this may indicate that silent blocks need to be replaced.
All these simple tricks allow you to superficially assess the condition of the “hodovka” and decide on the appropriateness of a full-fledged diagnosis. If the results of your own “tests” suit you, feel free to go to the service for a more detailed study of the car.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
