Suzuki Wagon R Manual page 176

DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Refer to Section 3.
STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSHING CHECK
Bar
Inspect for damage or deformation. If defective, replace.
Bushing
Inspect for damage, wear or deterioration. If defective, replace.
STRUT ASSEMBLY CHECK
1) Inspect strut for oil leakage. If strut is found faulty, replace it as
an assembly unit, because it can not be disassembled.
2) Strut function check
Check and adjust tire pressures as specified. Bounce vehicle
body three or four times continuously by pushing front end on the
side with strut to be checked. Apply the same amount of force
at each push and note strut resistance both when pushed and
rebounding.
Also, note how many times vehicle body rebounds before com-
ing to stop after hands are off. Do the same for strut on the other
side.
Compare strut resistance and number of rebound on the right
with those on the left. And they must be equal in both. With prop-
er strut, vehicle body should come to stop the moment hands are
off or after only one or two small rebounds. If struts are sus-
pected, compare them with known good vehicle or strut.
3) Inspect for damage or deformation.
4) Inspect bearing for wear, abnormal noise or gripping.
5) Inspect for cracks or deformation in the spring seat.
6) Inspect for deterioration of the bump stopper.
7) Inspect strut support for wear, cracks or deformation.
Replace any parts found defective in steps 2) – 7).
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