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Suspension — General Information
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (
CONTINUED
)
E1049 EN
06/2001 2002 Bantam
CONDITIONS
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
E3: INSPECT THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM
1
Inspect the front suspension lower arm
bushings for excessive wear or damage.
• Are the front suspension lower arm bushings
worn or damaged?
Yes
INSTALL new front suspension lower arm
bushings.
TEST
the system for normal operation.
No
GO TO
E4
E4: INSPECT THE BALL JOINT
1
Raise and support the vehicle.
- Firmly grasp the outer end of the lower
suspension arm and try to move it up and
down. Feel for any free movement. There
must be no free movement.
• Is there any free movement?
Yes
INSTALL a new ball joint.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
GO TO
E5
E5: INSPECT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
1
Inspect the front wheel bearings.
- Rock each front wheel by gripping the top and
bottom and alternately pushing and pulling in
and out. Feel for excessive looseness of the
bearings.
- Spin each front wheel by hand checking for
roughness.
• Are the bearings loose or rough?
Yes
INSTALL new wheel bearings as necessary.
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
Verify the customer concern.
E6: INSPECT THE TYRES
1
Inspect the tyres for uneven wear.
• Is there uneven wear?
Yes
INSTALL new tyres. CHECK the wheel
alignment. TEST the system for normal
operation.
No
GO TO
E5