Our useful tips provide only an overview. The installation instructions and operating instructions provided by the vehicle manufacturer and the warning and safety instructions contained therein must be observed! All work must be performed by a trained professional. The pictures used and the procedure described in our tips are examples and may vary depending on the vehicle manufacturer and axle design.
Accidents or serious installation errors can cause impact damage to shock absorbers. It is therefore advisable to look for damage to car axles and damper attachments and to carry out professional wheel alignment.
The ramifications of defective shock absorbers include various negative effects on vehicle handling and safety. That is why competent damage evaluation and repair by a mechanic are especially important.
Possible causes:
Consequence:
The piston rod jams in the guide and the damper jams.
Damper jammed
Possible causes:
Consequence:
Material overstretched, stem mount breaks off.
Comment:
Never use impact wrenches for assembly!
Stem mount broken off
Possible causes:
Rod eyes crack or break off completely for the following reasons:
Consequence:
The defective rod eye restricts or completely prevents the damper performance. The vehicle wanders and makes loud noises.
Cracked or completely broken off rod eye
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