Suspension and steering faults (Skoda Favorit)

Note: Before checking the suspension or steering system, make sure that the problem is not caused by incorrect tire pressure or is not related to brake system components.

The car pulls to the side

• The tire is damaged (Section 1).
• Excessive wear of suspension or steering components (Section 10).
• Incorrect front wheel alignment angles (Section 10).
• In an accident, steering or suspension components are damaged (Section 10).

Wheel beating and vibration

• The front wheels are out of balance (vibration is felt mainly through the steering wheel) (Section 10).
• The rear wheels are out of balance (the vibration can be felt throughout the entire car) (Section 10).
• The wheels are damaged or deformed (Section 1).
• The tire is damaged (Section 1).
• Worn steering or suspension joints, bushings or components (Section 10).
• Wheel mounting bolts are loose (Section 1).

Strong longitudinal and/or lateral vibrations when turning or braking

• Defective shock absorbers (Section 10).
• Broken or weakened spring and/or damaged suspension component (Section 10).

The car "holds the road" unstably

• Incorrect front wheel alignment angles (Section 10).
• Worn steering or suspension joints, bushings or components (Section 10).
• The wheels are out of balance (Section 1).
• The tire is damaged (Section 1).
• Wheel mounting bolts are loose (Section 1).
• Defective shock absorbers (Section 10).

Steering is too tight

• Lack of lubrication in the steering gear (Section 10).
• The ball joint of the transverse steering rod or suspension is seized (Section 10).
• Incorrect front wheel alignment angles (Section 10).
• The steering rack or steering column is bent or damaged (Section 10).

Excessive play in the steering gear

• The universal joint or intermediate coupling of the steering column is worn out (Undressed 10).
• The ball joints of the tie rod are worn out (Section 10).
• The rack and pinion mechanism is worn out (Section 10).
• Worn steering or suspension joints, bushings or components (Section 10).

Excessive tire wear

Tires are worn on the inside or outside edge

• The tires are overinflated (wear on both sides) (Section 1).
• Incorrect camber or caster angles (wear on one end only) (Section 10).
• Worn steering or suspension joints, bushings or components (Section 10).
• Excessively harsh cornering.
• Damage resulting from an accident.

The edges of the tire tread are badly worn

• Incorrect toe-in (Section 10).

The tires are worn in the center of the tread

• The tires are overinflated (Section 1).

The tires are worn on the inner and outer edges

• The tires are underinflated (Section 1).

The tires are worn unevenly

• The tires are out of balance (Section 1).
• Excessive wheel or disc runout (Section 1)
• The shock absorbers are worn out (Section 10).
• Defective tire (Section 1).