Replacement of shock absorbers

Shock absorbers directly affect the steering, braking and vehicle stability. Shock absorber malfunctions impair the controllability of the machine, which is very dangerous. Signs of deterioration of damper devices:

• poor directional stability of the car;
• increased rocking even on a good road;
• knocking in the area of the racks;
• increasing stopping distance;
• increased tire wear;
• excessive pressing of the car to the road during acceleration
• or braking;
• auto pulls to the side.

If there are two or more signs, an urgent replacement of shock absorbers is required. You can do this at the Avtopark-Service service station in Lviv, Solonka, st. Kiltseva, 60. Worn-out shock absorbers lead to a deterioration in the quality of the ride, and makes driving a car dangerous.

Worn shock absorbers: how not to miss the moment of replacement

A malfunction of the damper parts can be judged by the behavior of the car, as well as wear and tear during the passage of service in the Autopark-Service. It is possible to visually see the malfunction on your own by the following signs:

• inspecting the wheel tires for wear, especially on the inside;
• loss of elasticity of silent blocks will indicate an increased load on them, the cause of which is the poor performance of shock absorbers;
• The appearance of smudges on the glands and the stem indicates damage to the racks.

If, when maneuvering, the car is hard to level, the car spontaneously deviates from the straight course, these are signs of worn out shock absorbers. It is recommended to regularly inspect machine parts for leaks. If you shake the car, then experienced drivers can determine the rate of damping of body vibrations.

Damper life

There are no eternal details in any mechanism. The service life of shock absorbers is determined by mileage. Quality parts can withstand from 80 to 100 thousand km. It is worth checking the operation of the mechanisms every 20 thousand mileage. To prolong the life of the parts, you should warm up the car in the cold season before driving. It is also not recommended to overload the car.

The reasons for the breakdown of damping devices include the following:

• untimely oil change;
• damage to oil seals due to mechanical impact or rubber abrasion;
• strengthened operation of the car can lead to deformation of the plates inside the valve;
• gas-type shock absorbers are leaking gas;
• heavy wear of silent blocks.

Violation of the suspension will also disable the shock absorbers. There is a high probability that the driver will not notice any irregularities in the operation of the car, as he gets used to his car and does not catch the subtleties. It is necessary to monitor the mileage and carry out regular service maintenance of the car.

Rules for replacing shock absorbers

The design of modern cars includes front and rear shock absorbers. Both types are designed to eliminate vibrations, but have a difference in size and service life. The front ones are changed more often due to the increased load from the engine. Parts must be replaced in pairs. If you change, then both front and / or both rear.

The process of replacing dampers is quite complicated, not all drivers can carry it out on their own. Our specialists have the necessary experience, knowledge and tools, and the price of a replacement depends on the complexity of the repair. What is needed for this procedure:

• set up a jack to support the wheel suspension;
• need to properly disconnect the wheel sensor wires and brake hoses;
• you may need to remove the spring strut, which will make the process much more difficult;
• before removing the shock absorber, be sure to unscrew all mounting bolts;
• when replacing the rear pair of devices, it may be necessary to remove the trim elements.

The next difficulty lies in the moments of assembly and installation of all parts in reverse order. After replacement, the alignment of the vehicle axles will be required. A test drive will help determine the correct operation of the parts that were replaced.

Our company carries out work on the replacement of front and rear shock absorbers in compliance with all safety measures. Specialists will help you choose the necessary model of parts for replacement, which is optimal for a particular car. Masters during the maintenance process will correctly turn off all sensors, including the ABC system. And then they will connect after replacement, and monitor the tightening torque of the bolts.