Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 990

2A-6 Suspension General Diagnosis:
Step
Bounce the front of the vehicle in order to duplicate the noise.
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Did you duplicate the noise?
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to "Lifting and
Jacking the Vehicle: ".
2. Inspect the front suspension components for looseness.
Refer to "Fastener Tightening Specifications - Front
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Suspension: ".
3. Inspect the front suspension components for damage and
repair as necessary.
Did you find and correct the condition?
1. Install the J 39570 Chassis Ear or equivalent.
2. Bounce the front of the vehicle, using the J 39570 or
equivalent in order to locate the source of the noise. If
9 necessary road test the vehicle.
3. Repair or replace any damaged components as
necessary.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Inspect the ball joints and steering components for the
following conditions.
• Lack of lubrication where applicable
• Looseness in the ball joints—Refer to "Ball Joint
10
Inspection".
• Looseness in the tie rods—Refer to "Rack and Pinion Outer
Tie Rod End Replacement: ".
Did you find and correct the condition?
Inspect for damaged shock absorbers. Refer to "Suspension
11 Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle".
Did you find and correct the condition?
Inspect the front stabilizer shaft and stabilizer shaft links for
damage and repair as necessary. Refer to "Stabilizer Shaft
12
Replacement: " or "Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement: ".
Did you find and correct the condition?
Inspect for control arm damage and repair as necessary. Refer
13 to "Lower Control Arm Replacement: ".
Did you find and correct the condition?
Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
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Did you correct the condition?
Action Yes
Go to Step 8 Go to Step 9
Go to Step 14 Go to Step 9
Go to Step 14 Go to Step 10
Go to Step 14 Go to Step 11
Go to Step 14 Go to Step 12
Go to Step 14 Go to Step 13
Go to Step 14
System OK Go to Step 3
No
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