5 main signs of car front failure + photo
According to the online economy report, before the ways to diagnose health blocking Let’s describe the car, it is better to know what is the front of the car? The front of the car is the lower and front part of the car that connects the car room and chassis with the road. The following two important tasks of the car suspension system can be mentioned:
1. Absorption of vibrations and jolts caused by road bumps and unevenness and increasing the comfort of passengers
2. Increasing vehicle control and maneuverability, especially when braking and turning corners
However, some people mistakenly think that the suspension system and blocking The car does not need maintenance as much as oil change and brakes, but it must be said that the front suspension is one of the most important parts of the car and you should use utmost care and attention in its maintenance and repair. In this article, we are going to talk about 5 signs to detect the failure of the front suspension system, but before that, we will explain the components of the car front suspension system.
Parts of the front of the car
The most important components of the car’s suspension system are springs, shock absorbers, plates and bushings. Springs are the main and most important part of the suspension system of cars like Peugeot 206, which absorb the unevenness of the road surface and prevent it from being transferred into the cabin.
The springs used in the front suspension of most cars include level springs, torsion springs, and flat springs, but it should be noted that springs alone cannot eliminate vibrations and may even continue to oscillate for a long time; Therefore in blocking In cars, shock absorbers are used to control these fluctuations.
Arms are basically spherical pieces of metal that are attached to an arm. These parts, in addition to being responsible for connecting different parts, provide smooth movement of the car when crossing uneven surfaces. Sibaks will not fail easily, but the most common thing after their failure is the steering wheel being pulled to one side or the steering wheel shaking. Bushes are the same as Sibeks; with the difference that, unlike the sibiks, they can only rotate in one direction.
Among the other components of the front end, we can mention the balance rod (wave absorber rod), whose task is to raise the balance of the car and prevent it from turning to the left at the head of the turns. Failure of the sway bar will cause the car to be confused when going through the turns. Even though bearings are not a very important part in the opinion of some people, their failure can cause irreparable damage to the front of cars like Peugeot 206.
Types of car suspension systems
The most important suspension systems include MacPherson struts and A-ARM double wishbone suspension. The McPherson system controls the position of the wheels using a telescopic balancer. In the McPherson suspension system, the spring is directly connected to the cabin without any intermediary. The double-layered system, which is also known as double-ribbed, consists of two parallel ribs on the top and bottom, and the spring and shock absorber are placed between them.
The car’s suspension and front suspension system, with the unfavorable condition of the existing streets, requires an average of two visits per year. If the suspension system is not repaired in time, further damage will be done to your car; Therefore, it is better to take the signs of failure of the car’s braking system seriously.
Signs of failure of the car’s braking system
1- Dry and rough car ride
Over time, car suspension components wear out. Perhaps the easiest and best way to diagnose problems with the car’s suspension system is the feeling that the car gives to the passengers when it moves. Because if the suspension system fails, the ride becomes drier and all the roughness of the road is transferred to the car cabin, which in some cases is accompanied by many sounds.
2- Pulling the car in turns against the driver’s command
Pulling the car in turns against the driver’s command
If you feel that the vehicle is acting against your steering wheel while turning, the reason for this is most likely due to the failure of a component in the suspension system. Different parts of the car suspension system can affect factors such as the way of steering, the angle of the tires, the center of balance and the balance of the car. The presence of technical defects in any of the front and suspension system parts can make it difficult for the driver to steer the car.
For example, the “steering rod” which, if damaged, causes laziness in the response of the steering system; Basically, it means that your car is not able to deal with the centrifugal force of the screws and keep the car body stable, which increases the risk of the car overturning; Therefore, be sure to take your car to a reliable repair shop to repair the suspension and suspension system as soon as possible.
3- Lack of equality and coordination in the treads on the tires
Lack of equality and harmony in the treads on the tires
Check the tires of the car; If the treads are unevenly worn or there are flat spots on the tires, it often causes the suspension to fail to balance the vehicle and put uneven pressure on the tires. It is worth noting that the imbalance of the wheels also leads to steering wheel vibration and can have adverse effects on the suspension system.
4- Oiling in the shock absorber and other parts of the car’s front suspension system
If you have access to the underside of the car, take a direct look at the suspension and front end. If the spring and shock absorbers look greasy and oily, these parts are leaking fluid and therefore not working properly, in which case they need to be replaced.
5- Improper response of the car during the “shake” test.
Improper response of the car during the “shake” test.
If you think your vehicle’s suspension system is in trouble (based on one of the symptoms above), try this simple test:
When the car is stationary, put your weight on the car and push it down from the front of the car. Move it up and down a few times and then release. Do the same movement at the back of the car. If your car bounces up and down more than 2 or 3 times after letting go, it means that your car’s suspension system is worn out.
Now, for example, suppose that you are the owner of one of the popular cars in the market, such as the Peugeot 206; The signs of failure of your car’s front suspension can be seen as follows:
Improper reaction of the car in turns, unusual noise plus, car imbalance, more than usual softness, steering wheel vibration, excessive stiffness or softness of the steering wheel and some other cases; Of course, you can also perform the above tests to block the Peugeot 405 and other cars in the country’s market.