General procedures
Check the suspension parts for excessive play, wear, cracks or other damage.
Rock the front wheels in a vertical plane to determine the increased play.
Check if all pins are in place. Tighten all suspension mounts to the required torque.
Telescopic stands
Check the struts for oil leaks and damage.
Ball joints
Check ball joints for grease leaks. If the pivot boot is cracked or otherwise damaged, replace the entire lower control arm.
Check the ball joint free play as follows.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle and place it on stands.
2. Fix the hour tin indicator on the lower suspension arm and rest the indicator leg against the lower edge of the caliper.
3. Make sure the front wheels are in position. corresponding to straight ahead driving and the brake pedal is released.
4. Insert a tire changer between the lower suspension arm and the inner edge of the wheel rim
5 Move the paddle up and down and watch the indicator. There must be no vertical free play.
6. If there is vertical free play, remove the lower arm and check the ball joint (see relevant section of this chapter).
Hub bearings
Check the bearings for smooth rotation. Check the axial clearance in the bearings.
- Axial clearance - no more than 0.05 mm
If the clearance is not within the specified limits, or if the bearings rotate with seizing and noise, replace them as an assembly (see section «Hub and steering knuckle»).
Drive shafts
Check the integrity of the protective covers of the constant velocity joints, make sure that the shafts themselves are not damaged.