MARUTI SUZUKI Zen Estilo 2018, Manual

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2A-2 SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS
Diagnosis
General Diagnosis
Since the problems in steering, suspension, wheels and tires involve several systems, they must all be considered
when diagnosing a complaint. To avoid using the wrong symptom, always road test the vehicle first. Proceed
with the following preliminary inspection and correct any defects which are found.
1) Inspect tires for proper pressure and uneven wear.
2) Raise vehicle on a hoist and inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for loose or damaged
parts.
3) Spin front wheels. Inspect for out-of-round tires, out-of-balance tires, bent rims, loosen and/or rough wheel
bearings.
Diagnosis Table
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Vehicle Pulls (Leads)
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Mismatched or uneven tires. Replace tire.
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Tires not adequately inflated. Adjust tire pressure.
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Broken or sagging springs. Replace spring.
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Radial tire lateral force. Replace tire.
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Disturbed front end alignment. Check and adjust front end alignment.
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Disturbed rear wheel alignment. Check and adjust rear wheel alignment.
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Brake dragging in one road wheel. Repair front brake.
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Loose, bent or broken front or rear Tighten or replace suspension parts.
suspension parts.
Abnormal or
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Sagging or broken spring. Replace spring.
Excessive Tire Wear
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Tire out of balance. Adjust balance or replace tire.
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Disturbed front or rear end alignment. Check and adjust front end alignment.
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Faulty strut (shock absorber). Replace strut.
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Hard driving. Replace tire.
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Overloaded vehicle. Replace tire.
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Not rotating tire. Replace or rotate tire.
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Worn or loose road wheel bearing. Replace wheel bearing.
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Wobbly wheel or tire. Replace wheel or tire.
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Tires not adequately inflated. Adjust tire pressure.
Wheel Tramp
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Blister or bump on tire. Replace tire.
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Improper strut (shock absorber) action. Replace strut.
Shimmy, Shake or
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Tire or wheel out of balance. Balance wheels or replace tire and/or
Vibration wheel.
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Loosen wheel bearings. Replace wheel bearing.
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Worn tie rod ends. Replace tie rod end.
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Worn lower ball joints. Replace front suspension arm.
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Excessive wheel runout. Repair or replace wheel and/or tire.