How to Check for Abnormal Noises After Replacing Shock Absorbers?

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Check the shock absorber fault inspection steps as follows: 1. Check whether the shock absorber is leaking oil. Without rain or car washing, directly observe the shock absorber shell or dust cover. It can be seen at a glance and is very intuitive. 2. Listen carefully. When driving at low speed, if there is a dull sound when the wheels pass over bumps or slight vibrations on the road, it indicates abnormal noise from the shock absorber. The noise from the shock absorber is different from other chassis noises—it is very muffled. If it's the front shock absorber, there will also be noticeable vibration on the steering wheel. An experienced driver can accurately determine which suspension is causing the noise. 3. Press down on the upper part of each wheel's suspension, such as the front and rear fenders. A faulty shock absorber will feel unusually hard when pressed. This is a symptom of late-stage shock absorber oil leakage, which requires an experienced technician to diagnose. 4. If the shock absorber is faulty, it can only be replaced and cannot be repaired.