Front suspension faults, their causes and solutions (Kalina 1118)

Cause of malfunction	Method of elimination
Noise (knocking) in the suspension when the car is moving
Suspension struts are faulty The bolts securing the anti-roll bar to the body have come loose. Wear of rubber pads of stretchers or rods The upper support of the suspension strut has become loose on the body Subsidence, destruction of the rubber element of the support stand Wear of silent blocks (rubber-metal hinges) suspension arms, tension rods or stabilizer bar struts Worn ball joint of suspension arm Settling or breakage of the suspension spring Compression buffer destruction Large wheel imbalance	Replace or repair suspension struts Tighten bolts, replace worn strut pads or rods Tighten the nuts securing the upper suspension strut support to the body Replace the rubber element of the rack support Replace the silent blocks (rubber-metal hinges) suspension arms, tension rods or stabilizer bar struts Replace the ball joint of the control arm Replace the suspension spring Replace the compression stroke buffer Contact a tire shop to have your wheels balanced
Fluid leak from the rack (rear suspension shock absorber)
Worn or damaged rear strut rod seal (shock absorber) Nicks, burrs on the strut rod (shock absorber), damage to chrome plating Shrinkage or damage to the rear pillar housing sealing ring (shock absorber reservoir)	Replace the rear strut rod seal (shock absorber) Replace worn or damaged piston rod and seal Replace the rear strut housing sealing ring
Insufficient resistance of the suspension strut (rear suspension shock absorber) during the recoil process
Leaking rebound valve or bypass valve of the rear strut Insufficient fluid due to leakage Scoring on the cylinder and piston ring Wear or damage to the fluoroplastic layer of the guide bushing Recoil valve spring settlement Presence of foreign impurities in the liquid	Replace damaged parts or repair them Replace damaged parts and fill with fluid Replace damaged parts and fluid Replace the guide bushing Replace the recoil valve spring Filter the liquid or replace it
Insufficient resistance of the suspension strut (rear suspension shock absorber) during compression stroke
Rear suspension strut compression valve leak Insufficient fluid in rear pillar due to leak Wear of the rod or damage to the fluoroplastic layer of the guide bushing Presence of foreign impurities in the liquid Wear, deformation or destruction of compression valve discs	Replace damaged parts or repair them Replace damaged parts and fill with fluid Replace worn parts Filter or replace the liquid Replace worn or damaged discs
Frequent suspension "breakdowns"
Suspension spring sag The stand does not work (rear suspension shock absorber)	Replace the suspension spring Replace or repair the rack (rear suspension shock absorber)
Increased clearance in the ball joint
Wear of the rubbing surfaces of the ball joint parts as a result of contamination caused by leaks or damage to the boot	Replace the ball joint
Vehicle deviation from straight-line motion
Different air pressure in tires Wheel alignment angles violation (camber, toe-in) Destruction of the rubber element of one of the suspension strut supports Uneven elasticity of suspension springs Significant difference in tire wear Increased imbalance of the front wheels	Set the pressure to normal Adjust the wheel alignment angles (camber, toe-in) Replace the rubber element of the suspension strut support Replace the suspension spring that has lost its elasticity Replace worn tires Contact a tire shop to have your wheels balanced
Increased tire tread wear
Excessive acceleration of the car with wheel slippage Frequent use of brakes with wheel locking Wheel alignment angles are incorrect (camber, toe-in) Overloading the car	Avoid sudden acceleration When braking, do not allow the wheels to lock Adjust the wheel alignment angles (camber, toe-in) Do not exceed the permissible loads specified in the vehicle's operating manual
Uneven tire tread wear
Increased vehicle speed on a turn Excessive wear of ball joints of suspension arms and silent blocks (rubber-metal hinges) Wheel imbalance	Reduce speed when turning Repair the suspension. Replace the ball joints of the suspension arms and silent blocks Contact a tire shop to have your wheels balanced