Essential steering and suspension faults you should be looking for

Worn bushing or an imbalance between the control arms can have severe consequences for drivers

Essential steering and suspension faults you should be looking for
Febi Bilstein specialises in steering components that meet the highest requirements for quality and safety.

Specialising in steering components, Febi Bilstein say both the chassis and steering elements are frequently exposed to extreme stress due to the quality of roads and that it is vital high quality replacement parts are used, to provide optimum performance and avoid premature wear.

The company is reminding garages should to ensure they double check all components of a vehicle’s steering and suspension, as a sign of potential wear on one component could be a symptom of further damage elsewhere.

Advising technicians on what to look for, Febi said: “Worn or faulty stabiliser links, which improve vehicle stability and overall control when working efficiently, can lead to worn rubber bushings or broken ball joints.

“Faulty or poor quality control arms can cause parts to bend or break when driving over large potholes or speed bumps.

“Anti-roll bars can cause poor handling when incorrectly aligned or when worn.

“With the inclusion of power steering, it is important to start considering the sensors involved.”

Checking safety critical components frequently is essential and, according to Febi, it is an opportunity for garages to make a better profit by replacing parts “at the first sign of wear, rather than once they fail or stop performing at their optimum level.”

Febi Bilstein has an extensive range of replacement parts, including around 7,000 OE matching components for steering and suspension applications.

Find out more about its range of steering and suspension parts on Febi Live by selecting ‘more details’ below.

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