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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