Front Strut Assembly Check

Reference: FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

• Inspect strut for oil leakage, damage or deformation.
• If strut is found faulty, replace it as an assembly unit, because it can not be disassembled.
  Fig 1: Checking Front Strut Assembly

  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
• Inspect strut function referring to the following procedures.

1. Check and adjust tire pressures as specified.
2. Bounce vehicle body 3 or 4 times continuously by pushing front end on the side with strut to be checked.
3. Apply the same amount of force at each push and note strut resistance both when pushed and rebounding.
4. Also, note how many times vehicle body rebounds before coming to stop after hands are off. Do the same for strut on the other side.
5. Compare strut resistance and number of rebalance on the right with those on the left. And they must be equal in both. With proper strut, vehicle body should come to stop the moments hands are off or after only one or two small rebalances.

If conditions of struts are in doubt, compare them with known-good vehicle or strut.

• Inspect bearing for wear, abnormal noise or gripping.

  If defective, replace.

• Inspect spring seat for cracks or deformation.

  If defective, replace.

• Inspect bump stopper for deterioration.

  If defective, replace.

• Inspect rebound stopper and strut mount for wear, cracks or deformation.

  If defective, replace.