Automobile shock absorber is a very important part of the car body, its role is to improve the vibration of the frame and the body, so that the car is more gentle and comfortable in the process of driving.
It is very easy to damage during the working process, and after the shock absorber is damaged, it will affect the smoothness of the car, and it will also damage the entire suspension of the car. How should it be maintained? Let's take a look!
1.Checking the shock absorber：
With the increase of the age of the car, the shock absorber oil seal will naturally age with the passage of time, resulting in a loose seal and some oil seepage problems.It's not a problem to open normally, but! If it is observed to be full of oil, especially if oil droplets are found at the bottom of the shock absorber, then the shock absorber needs to be replaced. It's teetering between failure, which could have completely blown the seal, or cracked the barrel.
It is best to lift the car with a lift machine, no conditions to take a flashlight to the ground to see, if there are signs of oil leakage, indicating that the problem is not very big, the car can still drive for a while.
2.Precautions for replacing shock absorbers：
Q:Do I need to replace both at the same time?
A:For vehicles with advanced age or high mileage, it is advisable to replace the shock absorbers. To ensure optimal performance and balance, replacement should always be performed in pairs (both left and right sides)
Q:Do I need to do four-wheel positioning after replacing the new shock absorber?
A:Need it! Because the rod, ball and other components must be removed during replacement, and there will be a slight deviation on the installation of the new shock absorber, Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the front wheel inclination, front wheel bundle, kingpin back inclination Angle and cancellation internal inclination Angle through four-wheel positioning.
Important: Four-wheel alignment is mandatory following any chassis-related repairs, irrespective of suspension type (independent or solid axle).
Q:How to protect the shock absorber?
A:Related to the way we drive, the damage of the general shock absorber mostly occurs when the it hits the bottom, that is, the shock absorber exceeds its maximum compression stroke, causing the oil to squeeze and overflow, and of course, causing fracture is also possible.
Therefore, when we drive daily, try not to load heavy objects to increase the probability of the shock absorber hitting the bottom, and at the same time, the oil in the shock absorber can be fully "stretched".
Sortech warm tips:
Slow down when encountering potholes, especially the kind of uncushioned large potholes, fast through the shock absorber loss is great. If you hear a crisp metal crash as you drive through a pit, stop and check the shock absorber.
We hope this article is helpful. We'll be updating you with more information on auto parts maintenance in the future, so stay tuned!
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