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

Cause of malfunction	Method of elimination
Noise (knocking) in the suspension when the car is moving
The rear shock absorbers are faulty The shock absorber mounts have become loose or the shock absorber eye bushings and rubber bushings have become worn out Wear of rubber bushings of rear suspension arms Settling or breakage of the rear suspension spring Knocking from a "breakdown" of the rear suspension due to the destruction of the compression buffer or overload of the rear suspension	Replace or repair rear shock absorbers Tighten the shock absorber mounting bolts and nuts, replace worn or damaged parts Replace the rubber bushings of the rear suspension arms Replace a broken rear suspension spring Replace damaged compression buffers, relieve rear suspension
Vehicle deviation from straight-line motion
Settling or breakage of one of the suspension springs Displacement of the rear axle of the car due to wear of the suspension arm bushings Deformation of suspension arms	Replace the suspension spring Replace suspension bushings Replace the suspension arms
Frequent breakdowns of the rear suspension
The rear axle of the car is overloaded Settling or breakage of the suspension spring The suspension shock absorbers are not working	Unload the rear axle of the car Replace the suspension spring Replace or repair suspension shock absorbers