When to replace both springs or one side on a car?
Id sooner change the strutt top bearing at the same time as the spring than replace both. As i find that once you disturb them they die soon after meaning you do the work twice. I replaced passengers spring on the van 3 years ago …. Replaced the drivers side in january.
Do you need to replace both springs on a Saab?
Likehood (IMO) is that the other spring won’t be far behind in terms of fatigue, so might as well do both. Not all garages are like that though, they may believe that you don’t want to shell out for two new parts when ‘only’ one is needed. Bust one spring (front) on the Saab 900 many years ago – local garage fitted a new pattern spring.
What should I do if my air suspension doesn’t work?
This will difficult to track down without a scanner. If you get the AIRMATIC Visit Workshop message, your car may still drive but do get it checked out as soon as possible. If the car drops over the next few days, the air suspension may not work to airlift the car. “AIRMATIC STOP, CAR TOO LOW!” This message may be scary. Don’t panic!
What happens when the air suspension compressor quits working?
Typically when the air suspension compressor quits working, the whole car may lower to the ground and fail to raise. You press the button to raise the car, and nothing happenes. If the air suspension compressor works as designed, you will hear the compressor engage and run for several seconds.
What happens when you convert air ride to Springs?
When you convert an air ride system to springs, you are not just getting rid of the load-leveling part of the suspension, you are also removing an engineered system that balances air pressure and dampener valve controls. This system is controlled by sensors that detect road conditions and body movement.
What do you need to change rear Airmatic spring?
You will need a special tool or thin large pliers to hold the white let say cushion just under the bolt. And You will need a stand below lower wishbone to compress the damper a bit (Don´t forget to remove plastic cover).
How do you change the air spring on a Mercedes Benz?
Now the air spring is loose and You can manipulate with it. Disconnect the wiring and thin white pipe from the central reservoir/compressor. At this point we were able to manipulate the bag but there was a hose leading to the reservoir.
Can a faulty air compressor cause air suspension to sag?
The air compressor works to keeps the bags and springs properly inflated. When there’s a leak, the compressor will keep running. On top of that, if there’s a leak in the air springs, the height of the vehicle will drop or it will sag on the side where the damaged air spring is. A faulty compressor is also a common air suspension problem.