Hob is a one of the components of the suspension.And even though its size and design make it impossible to associate it with any element of an extremely important, such as the piston, it can still affect the safety, and is very serious.It will focus on one of the varieties of these devices, namely Hob front lever.
What are they are?
front silent blocks of front levers are not fundamentally different from their "brothers", which are installed on shock absorbers and stabilizers.They all have the same design and are a small rubber mount, which consists of two metal bushings between which is placed a rubber spacer.
functions
Serve front silent blocks of front levers to connect suspension components.Due to the inserts between the steel bushings front silent blocks of front levers extinguish vibrations transmitted from one unit to another.Thus, we see that the item is playing a significant role in the car.Incidentally, it was on silent blocks lion's share of bumps and vibrations that are transmitted due to the unevenness of the car collision.
Lifetime
Typically, the front silent blocks of front levers to function properly during the 70-100 thousand kilometers.However, if they are exposed to high load (for example, if the car is constantly touring the pits), it will serve not less than 40 thousand kilometers.Identify the good condition of the parts in two ways:
- visually.In this case check the condition of the inserts - if you start peeling rubber, such a detail is changed to a new one.
- the workshop.It produces a complete diagnosis of the chassis and then the decision on what action should be taken.
also determine the current status of the silent blocks can be at the hearing.When hit by a car on the rough, you will hear a loud distinctive sound, similar to the friction of rubber on some detail (slight creaking).
And finally a few things about how to replacing Hob front lever:
- first removed the wheel on the side, which creaks Hob.
- Cleared thread mounting bolts and ball arm.
- spun down and removed from the mounts myself arm.Under
- ball supplied jack and lift up the front suspension.When the jack is lowered to pull the ball from the suspension knuckle.He usually goes effortlessly.
- With Hob old stripper is extruded and pressed into its place a new one.
- back mounted lever and twist all the bolts.
all, at this stage of the replacement of silent blocks is complete.As you can see, the process is not so difficult to go for expert help in the workshop.
Protect your car and remember that late replacement silent blocks fraught with not only a constant creaking in the cabin, but also a number of other unpleasant consequences, such as uneven tire wear and loss of control of the vehicle.
