Shock absorbers are special devices that smooth out the vibrations of the car body when driving. Shock absorbers are necessary to convert mechanical into thermal energy. Shock absorbers are connected and work together with springs, coil springs, torsion shafts and other elements of the chassis.
How to check shock absorbers every car driver must know. If shock absorbers fail and the driver does not take urgent action, the accompanying chassis parts may also be damaged. Faulty shock absorbers lead to accelerated tire wear and problems with the brake system, it can be the cause of accidents.
At the first signs of breakage, it is much cheaper to simply replace shock absorbers, than to repair the chassis and braking systems.
Shock Absorber diagnostics by himself
If there is even a slight suspicion of a breakdown, urgent shock absorbers diagnostics are required. Each driver can check shock absorbers himself. There are several diagnostic options. The simplest and well-known method of shock absorbers testing - car swinging. But self-diagnostics may not determine the wear of shock absorbers. Such a check is uninformative, because, when shock absorbers loosening, car swinging will show that there is no damage, but it is not.
Extraneous noise, knocking around the car chassis is a sign that there are problems with the shock absorbers. If tire tread wears out unevenly, this can also be a sign that shock absorber replacement is required. If there is a vehicle drift while driving, even if the speed is low is says about a malfunction of shock absorbers.
The consequences of shock absorbers failure:
- Loss of control;
- Increased stopping distance;
- Decreased resilience;
- Reduced payload.
Shock absorbers testing on the stand
Do you have doubts that the shock absorbers are working? Contact the service center, which specializes in the shock absorbers diagnostics. After checking the units on the stand, you will receive a professional expert opinion and accurate introductory for further repair. It is necessary to contact a verified car service station equipped with modern equipment and tools.
Experienced experts at the service station always check wheel alignment and tire pressure before carrying out diagnostics on the stand.
Shock absorber testing is a complex process that requires experience and knowledge. The auto service wizard should take into account all factors that influence the diagnosis result.
The best indicator that the diagnostic is carried out correctly is shock existence of specialized equipment for shock absorbers repair in the workshop. The MS1000 + stand provides to do high-quality testing of shock absorbers of all its types. With the help of these stand you can understand to repair or not and to make diagnostics before and after repairs. Diagnostics will show the results by which a list of further repair measures is made. Diagnostics on the bench allows you to save test results after verification. The duration of the check is only a few minutes. After completion of repair work, the shock absorber is tested at the stand again.
Remember, modern cars have a complex chassis design. Shock absorber testing himself does not allow you to make the correct conclusion about their condition.
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