TATA Motors 2013 SAFARI STORME Owner's Manual & Service Book - page 126
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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SR. NO. PROBLEM OBSERVED
CAUSE
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
PRELIMINARY TROUBLE SHOOTING
SUSPENSION
1.
Abnormal or excessive
Tyre out of balance
Check balance and/or adjust if required.
tyre wear
Steering geometry disturbed
Adjust steering geometry
Tyres not adequately inflated
Adjust tyre pressure
Wobbly wheel or tyre
Replace wheel or tyre
Defective tyre
Replace tyre
Brake grabbing
Check and rectify
Excessive braking
Modify driving habit
2.
Abnormal noise from
Worn, sticky or loose tie rod ends, lower
Replace tie rod end, suspension arm, tie rod or
front end
ball joints,tie rod in any of its joint
drive shaft joints
Warning noise for pad wear
Replace pad
Damaged struts or mounting
Repair mounting or replace struts
Worn suspension arm bushings
Replace
Loose wheel nuts
Tighten wheel nuts
Loose suspension bolts or nuts
Tighten suspension bolts or nuts
Broken or damaged wheel bearing
Replace
Poorly lubricated or worn strut bearings
Lubricate or replace strut bearings
Loose caliper housing bolts
Check & tighten
3.
Ride too soft / bumpy
Faulty struts
Replace strut
4.
Suspension bottoms
Over loaded
Check loading
Faulty struts
Replace struts