What are the symptoms of a damaged shock absorber thrust bearing?

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There are four main indicators to determine if a shock absorber thrust bearing is damaged: 1. Abnormal noises: When the shock absorber thrust bearing is severely worn or damaged, the vehicle's shock absorber will produce unusual sounds during operation. 2. Steering deviation: If the shock absorber thrust bearing is damaged, the vehicle's steering may exhibit slight deviation, difficulty in returning to center, and reduced return force. 3. Increased noise: Due to the damaged thrust bearing, the shock absorber will transmit all absorbed vibrations and impacts directly from the chassis to the passenger compartment during operation. 4. Steering noise while stationary: Even when the shock absorber is not in operation, excessive wear or damage to the thrust bearing can cause very noticeable abnormal noises when turning the steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary.