Subaru SVX 1992 Manual page 684

4-1 [T001) SUSPENSION
T TROUBLESHOOTING
1 . IMPROPER VEHICLE POSTURE OR IMPROPER WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT
Possible causes
Countermeasures
(1) Permanent distortion or breakage of coil spring Replace.
(2) Unsmooth operation of damper strut Replace.
(3) Installation of wrong lower arm Replace with proper parts .
(4) Deformation of lower arm Replace.
2. POOR RIDE COMFORT
1) Large rebound shock.
2) Rocking of vehicle continues too long after running over bump and/or hump.
3) Large shock in bumping .
Possible causes Countermeasures
(1) Breakage of coil spring
Replace .
(2) Overinflation pressure of tire Adjust.
(3) Improper wheel arch height Replace coil springs with new ones .
(4) Fault in operation of damper strut Replace .
(5) Damage or deformation of damper strut lower end bushing Replace .
(6) Unsuitability of maximum and/or minimum length of damper strut Replace with proper parts .
(7) Deformation or loss of bushing Replace .
(8) Deformation or damage of helper Replace .
3 . NOISE
Possible causes Countermeasures
(1) Wear or damage of damper strut component parts Replace.
(2) Damage or deformation of damper strut lower end bushing Replace .
(3) Loosening of lower arm installing bolt Retighten to the specified torque .
(4) Deformation or loss of bushing Replace .
(5) Loosening of lateral link installing bolt to sub frame bracket Retighten to the specified torque .
(6) Unsuitability of maximum and/or minimum length of damper strut Replace with proper parts .
(7) Breakage of coil spring Replace .
(8) Loosening of each bolt and/or nut
Retighten to the specified torque .
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