Hang up the suspension, lift the vehicle so that it hangs freely from an elevator or jacks approved for the vehicle's weight. With the reduced weight of the suspension, check if each part is loose, if it is too tilted, if it is damaged, if it has cracks, if the boots are broken, or if there are any other signs. Then lift the vehicle and visually inspect the greasing boots, rubber bushings, and shoulder straps for damage or irregular wear. If you have problems with the suspension and need to inspect the suspension system, open the vehicle's hood and inspect the shock absorbers or struts, which extend through the fender above each wheel and on each side.
How do you inspect steering and suspension components?
Hang up the suspension, lift the vehicle so that it hangs freely from an elevator or jacks approved for the vehicle's weight. With the reduced weight of the suspension, check if each part is loose, if it is too tilted, if it is damaged, if it has cracks, if the boots are broken, or if there are any other signs.
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How do you know if your suspension is damaged?
When you're parked, you expect your car to be flat and level. If you notice that it tilts heavily toward a wheel in a curve, it's likely that the suspension of that curve is broken.
How do you check a car body?
In a vehicle body inspection, your job is to be a good detective. Look for clues, find them and combine them in a way that tells the story of how the car came to be in the condition it is in after leaving the factory in perfect condition.
