Almost all joints and pivots in a modern suspension system have rubber or plastic bushes, with the possible exception of steering swivel joints. Read more
There may be one or two dampers, usually mounted between a bracket on the cylinder head and another on the bulkhead. Read more
When the damper inside a MacPherson strut wears out, you can buy a replacement cartridge which — depending on type — may or may not include new parts for the strut itself. Read more
A lever-arm damper on the front often acts as part of the suspension unit. Read more
The forces imposed on the anti-roll bar subject it to constant twisting and flexing, which in turn put its various rubber mounting bushes under great load. The bushes gradually wear and lose their effectiveness. Over a period of years the rubber hardens and tends to crack. Read more
Look at the unit carefully to make sure that it is not damaged, and that the mountings are the right type. Read more
If you have to replace a coil spring on the front suspension, the replacement spring must be of the correct rating. Read more
Almost all modern cars have hydraulic telescopic dampers in their suspension systems. Read more
Leaf springs are likely to wear because they have several moving parts. They should be inspected at intervals specified by the car manufacturer, or at major service intervals - usually every 12,000 miles (20,000 km). Read more