Shock absorbers are important parts of cars and affect the driving experience of the car. One of the common problems in shock absorbers is the damage of the piston rod. Today, I will teach you how to check this part.
To determine whether the shock absorber piston rod is damaged, you can start from the following aspects.
1. Observe the appearance to see if the shock absorber is leaking oil. If there are oil stains or oil drops on the surface, it may be that the oil seal is damaged and the oil is leaking. At the same time, check whether the piston rod is damaged, deformed or rusted.
2. The second step is to press the car body. After parking the car, press the four corners with your hands and then quickly release them. If the car body can rebound quickly and stabilize, it is normal. If it rebounds slowly, shakes continuously for several times before stopping, or even fails to rebound, then the shock absorber may have problems.
3. Then there is the driving experience. When driving over bumpy roads, the vibration is intensified, the bumpy feeling is strong, there is a “clicking” sound, the braking nod is obvious, the cornering is severe, and the stability is poor, all of which may be manifestations of shock absorber damage.
4. Another thing to do is to check the tires. If the tires are worn unevenly, such as severe wear on both sides or wavy wear, the shock absorber may have failed, causing uneven force on the tires.
5. In addition, the leakage of shock absorber hydraulic oil from the upper part of the piston rod also indicates that the shock absorber is damaged. When the car passes through complex road conditions, the wheels make abnormal noises, and the car tilts significantly or even slides when turning, it can indicate that the shock absorber is faulty.
Conclusion
In short, these methods can be used to preliminarily determine whether the shock absorber piston rod is damaged. Once a problem is found, it is necessary to go to a professional repair shop for inspection, repair or replacement in time to ensure driving safety and comfort.
