Knocking and clicking sounds when turning the car
| Possible causes of malfunction | Troubleshooting |
| The outer drive joint is worn out | Remove the drive and check the joint. Replace the joint or drive assembly if necessary |
| Lack of lubrication in the joint | Inspect the case. Remove the drive, check the joint. Apply new grease to the joint in sufficient quantity, replace the damaged joint boot. If there is any play, replace the joint or drive assembly |
| The intermediate bearing is badly worn out | Remove the intermediate support bracket, check the play in the bearing. Replace the intermediate bearing if necessary |
Vibrations during acceleration and deceleration
| Possible causes of malfunction | Troubleshooting |
| The inner hinge is worn out | Replace the hinge or drive assembly |
| The intermediate shaft is deformed | Replace the drive assembly |
| The intermediate bearing is worn out | Remove the intermediate support bracket, check the play in the bearing. Replace the faulty bearing |
Rapid wear of tire tread
| Rapid wear of tire tread | |
| Cause of malfunction | Methods of elimination |
| High speed, starts with wheel slippage, skidding braking, cornering with skidding or understeer | Observe normal speed limits |
| Tire pressure is different from the norm | Set the pressure to normal |
| The front wheel alignment angles are incorrect | Adjust the wheel alignment angles |
| Contact of materials aggressive to rubber - bitumen, oil, gasoline, solvents, acids, etc. - on the tread. | Replace the tire |
Uneven tire tread wear
| Uneven tire tread wear | |
| Cause of malfunction | Methods of elimination |
| Increased wheel imbalance | Balance the wheels |
| Deformation of tire, rim | Replace the wheel |
| Different tire pressures | Set the pressure to normal |
| The front wheel alignment angles are incorrect | Adjust the wheel alignment angles |
| High speed movement in turns, passing them with skidding or demolition of wheels | Observe normal speed limits |
| Wheel axial play (severe wear of front wheel bearings or loose hub nut) | Tighten the wheel hub nut, replace the bearing if necessary |
| Wear of joints, deformation of suspension or body parts | Replace hinges, deformed suspension parts, side members, body panels |
| Steering play (see also "Excessive steering wheel play") | Replace worn joints, tighten threaded connections, adjust the clearance between the pinion and rack in the steering mechanism |
| The shock absorber is faulty | Replace both shock absorbers |
Increased steering wheel free play
| Increased steering wheel free play | |
| Cause of malfunction | Methods of elimination |
| The tightening of the nuts securing the ball joints of the rods has become loose | Tighten the nuts |
| Increased clearance in ball joints, wear of rubber-metal joints of rods | Replace the tie rod ends |
| Large gap between the rack stop and the nut | Adjust the clearance in the steering gear |
The steering wheel is hard to turn
| The steering wheel is hard to turn | |
| Cause of malfunction | Methods of elimination |
| The electric power steering is faulty | Replace the power steering |
| No power to electric power steering | Check the power supply of the electric amplifier and its control unit (fuse F31, F5) |
| The front suspension strut upper support bearing is damaged | Replace the bearing or support |
| The support bushing or the rack stop is damaged | Replace damaged parts, add grease |
| Low tire pressure in front wheels | Set the pressure to normal |
| The steering rod joints are damaged | Replace the tie rod ends |
| The steering gear pinion bearings are damaged | Replace the bearings |