How do you tell if your car needs shocks or struts?

How do you tell if your car needs shocks or struts?

What Are the Signs that My Vehicle Needs New Shocks or Struts?

1. Bumpy ride. The most obvious sign of a problem with your shocks or struts is that your car is giving you a much more uncomfortable ride than normal.
2. Steering problems.
3. Braking problems.
4. Fluid leaks.
5. Unusual tire tread wear.
6. Mileage.

What happens when struts go bad?

If ride control parts like shocks and struts are worn, they may not properly respond. Then the crash prevention systems can’t function as designed and you have less control behind the wheel. Stopping distance increases and brakes and tires wear more quickly.

How do you diagnose a bad strut?

The Warning Signs Of Worn Shocks And Struts

1. Instability at highway speeds.
2. Vehicle “tips” to one side in turns.
3. The front end dives more than expected during hard braking.
4. Rear-end squat during acceleration.
5. Tires bouncing excessively.
6. Unusual tire wear.
7. Leaking fluid on the exterior of shocks or struts.

Can you just replace shocks and not struts?

Do you have to replace both shock absorbers or struts if only one is bad? It’s not necessary, but it’s usually recommended to replace them in pairs, for example, both front struts or both rear shocks. This is because a new shock absorber will absorb road bumps better than the old one.

How often should you replace struts?

every 50,000-100,000 miles

How do you grease shocks and struts?

Grease the Struts

1. Use the jack to raise the vehicle.
2. Take off the wheel.
3. Use the aerosol can of oil to spray lubricant on the turn plate, strut bearings and bushings.
4. Fill the syringe with grease and inject grease into the turn plate, strut bearings and bushings.

What kind of grease do you use on U joints?

What type of grease should I use to lubricate my universal joints equipped with grease fittings? A good quality lithium complex soap based EP (Extreme Pressure) grease with a NGLI grade of 1 to 2 is recommended.

Do you have to grease Moog ball joints?

While MOOG greaseable parts come greased from the factory, they should also be greased at the time of installation to fill the dust boot and lubricate the interface between the boot and mating part.

How do you boot a MOOG ball joint?

Using a socket or receiver cup that is too narrow will damage the MOOG boot. Place the boot onto the ball joint and install by hand, making sure it is snug. Fit the socket or receiver cup over the ball joint assembly and lightly tap until the boot is even and secure.

How much is a ball joint press?

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