Front Strut Assembly Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Reference: FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
- Inspect strut for oil leakage, damage or deformation.
If defect is found, replace strut as an assembly unit, because it can not be disassembled.
- Inspect strut function referring to the following procedures:
- Check and adjust tire pressures as specified.
- Bounce vehicle body up and down 3 or 4 times continuously by pushing front end of the vehicle side body to check strut.
Also, note how many times vehicle body rebounds to stop after force application.
- Repeat the same procedure to the other strut to confirm that the both side struts equally respond.
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 coil 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.