Front and rear stabilizer struts Hyundai Solaris

Each element of the car performs a specific function, so a malfunction of even a seemingly insignificant part can lead to serious consequences. The Solaris stabilizer bar plays an important role in the stability of the car when driving. The purpose of this element, as well as signs of breakdown and replacement rules, will be discussed in more detail in this article.

The role of the front and rear stabilizer struts on the Hyundai Solaris

To ensure a high level of comfort for the driver and passengers, springs or springs are installed between the wheels and the body, which together with shock absorbers dampen vertical vibrations. Such suspension elements cannot be rigidly fixed, because they constantly have to move. Anti-roll bars are used to support the shock absorbers in a vertical position.

Such elements are especially important for the front suspension, because in addition to vertical vibrations, shock absorbers are subject to excessive angular loads when cornering. Negative impacts on the struts appear not only due to the inertia of the body when moving at speed, but also due to the centrifugal forces of the rotating wheels. The total load can reach such values ​​that if these parts were not installed on the car, the shock absorber struts would vomit on a sharp turn or if a wheel hits even a shallow pothole on the road.

The rear stabilizers of Hyundai Solaris also play a very important role. Such elements make it possible to reduce the lateral roll of the car, and also not to destroy the shock absorber mounts when the car suddenly starts or while driving on a road with poor surface.

Machine body

Body kits are parts and elements that have a positive effect on the aerodynamics of a car. These include the following details:

• spoiler;
• deflectors;
• bumper, etc.

Hyundai Solaris body tuning

Another element of modernization can be called wheels. Alloy and cast wheels help reduce the load on the car's chassis and give it a unique look. The vehicle's maneuverability improves and fuel consumption decreases. Most often, car owners prefer to install wheels that are larger than the standard ones installed.

Airbrushing is a popular type of tuning that allows you to significantly change and transform the appearance of your car. To do this, various designs are applied to the car body or to its individual elements.

Interesting! Cars with airbrushing are very individual and are much less likely to be stolen.

Signs of a broken stabilizer bar link and diagnostics

Complete destruction of the traction of a Hyundai Solaris is very rare, but even if such a breakdown occurs, the driver is unlikely to fail to notice it. Much more often, this part slightly loses its functionality, but even this condition of the unit responsible for the stability of the car on the road can have very negative consequences.

After the car is manufactured at the factory, its suspension can be tested on a special stand that simulates real road conditions. Unfortunately, it is not possible to perform such diagnostics in a garage environment, but there are simple and proven methods that will help test this element for suitability for further use.

The main sign of a malfunction of this part is excessive roll when entering a turn. At a significant speed, the car can significantly deviate from the given trajectory, which is a dangerous phenomenon that entails a real danger of getting into an accident with serious consequences.

If the linkage breaks down, the car will sway excessively. Even small bumps in the road can cause this unpleasant effect. There is body swaying during sudden acceleration and braking.

If the hinge mechanism has collapsed, the driver may hear a frequent knocking sound while driving from the side where the breakdown occurred.

If there are doubts about the performance of the racks, they can be easily checked in a garage. A malfunction of the front elements is diagnosed as follows:

• Turn the wheels all the way in one direction.
• Take the rod with your hand and try to shake it.

With this diagnostic method, identifying play in the rods will indicate a faulty part. The rear part is checked in the same way, but no preparatory actions are required before performing such work. It is enough to place the car on the inspection hole and pull the rack to accurately determine the possibility of further use of the part.

Chevrolet Cobalt suspension

Purchasing a Chevrolet Cobalt model will bring pleasure to the whole family.
A car with a comfortable large trunk and a spacious, roomy interior will take you anywhere in the world. The design of the Chevrolet Cobalt is distinguished by its laconicism, elegance and convenience. The feeling of swiftness and flight is given to the car by a highly raised body line. The sedan has an intelligent look that will be relevant for a long time.

The wheel arches are clearly defined and give the car a sporty appearance. The main headlights are decorated with chrome edging, the turn signals are lined in black, and the fog lights complement the overall picture of the successful design of the car. Moreover, all the listed parts unquestioningly and automatically perform each of its functions in the overall body of the car.

Owners of the Chevrolet Cobalt note the presence of high ground clearance, which makes it possible to move both on the highway and on a country road, regardless of its condition; low curbs in the city are not scary either.

Chevrolet Cobalt front and rear suspension

The front is equipped with an independent McPherson suspension, the main element of which is a shock absorber strut. The advantages of this design are:

• simplicity and relatively low cost;
• compactness;
• Assembly of the suspension is simplified by working on one conveyor.

The rear suspension of the Chevrolet Cobalt is made in the form of a steel shaft that rotates. The torsion bar suspension material has the ability to withstand enormous loads. The responsibilities of the suspension include adjusting the roll of the car when cornering, optimizing the attenuation of wheel vibrations, and reducing the size of vibrations.

It gives a certain additional rigidity (depending on the condition of the road and the speed of the car). There are height-adjustable suspensions that allow you to change a wheel without using a jack.

This Chevrolet Cobalt suspension is distinguished by survivability, strength, compact size, easy height adjustment, ease of operation and maintenance.

Troubleshooting

For car enthusiasts, any knocking noise that occurs when the car engine is running causes fear and anxiety associated with problems in its operation. Knocks in the Chevrolet Cobalt suspension indicate that it is necessary to diagnose the vehicle's chassis.

This may occur due to the poor condition of the road, which always contains holes, potholes and hillocks. The causes of extraneous sounds from the front suspension may be problems with steering rods, shock absorbers, ball joints, bearings, or rubber seals.

If the rear suspension is knocking, you should pay attention to the fastening of the exhaust pipe. Of course, it is impossible to ignore unclear points

Economical, making a splash on others, and going one step further in its improvements, the car will certainly find its buyer. You can ask how much a Chevrolet Cobalt costs in the official store of the company.

Selection of original and similar spare parts by article number for Solaris 2011 - 2022 model years

The stabilizer strut of the Hyundai Solaris car must be selected according to the article number. Only in this case can a positive result be guaranteed when replacing a part. For the original car model, produced between 2011 and 2022, a part with article number S48300U (original) is installed.

In addition, on the Hyundai Solaris you can install a rack recommended by the manufacturer with the number CLKH46, which is also produced in Korea.

Among analogues, the following models have proven themselves well:

• LENFORDER (art. 36738-01) – the stabilizer link is manufactured in the UK. The product is practically not inferior to factory models in all characteristics.
• BLUE PRINT (art. ADG085159) – an analogue is produced in Germany. The product is of very good quality, and the price of the stand does not exceed the cost of the original.
• DELPHI (art. TS2668) - the product is also manufactured in Germany, has a good service life and a relatively low price tag.
• FENOX (art. LS11016) – the product is manufactured in China. Ideal for cars manufactured between 2012 and 2013.
• FEBI (art. 28734) is a Chinese shock absorber strut that is suitable for all Hyundai Solaris models.

Any of the listed models can be used to replace the original Hyundai Solaris strut. One caveat is not to confuse the product code number, because the shock absorber struts of different cars can be very similar in appearance.

Suspension features

The new product captivated many with the performance of its power units, as a result of which no one paid much attention to the presence of any shortcomings in the operation of the vehicle. However, over time, many car owners became less happy and satisfied with the use of the car and demanded that management carry out improvements.

The front suspension of the Hyundai Solaris received most of the complaints. According to car owners, it could only work well on perfectly smooth surfaces. If you had to travel across the expanses of Russia, the driver was faced with many problems with the suspension.

Self-replacement of Xyundai Solaris struts

Replacing the Hyundai Solaris stabilizer strut can be done with your own hands. This procedure will not take too much time, and to complete the work it is not necessary to have extensive experience in car suspension repair. If you strictly follow the recommendations outlined below, you can complete the job perfectly the first time.

Required keys and materials

Before you begin work on replacing the stabilizer link, you must select the right product. Above were the main part numbers that can be used for this purpose.

Attention! It is recommended to purchase parts only from trusted or trusted retail outlets. This is the only way to avoid purchasing counterfeit products.

In addition to replacement parts, you must prepare:

• A set of keys.
• Jack.
• Small crowbar.

When all the necessary keys and materials are ready, you can begin the repair.

Removing the old rack and installing a new one

Before replacing the front stabilizer struts of the Hyundai Solaris, it is recommended that you first wash the car thoroughly. When the machine is completely dry, it is placed on a flat horizontal surface. Further work is performed in the following sequence:

• Remove the wheel from the side of the strut that needs to be replaced.
• Raise the car on a jack.
• Unscrew the nuts securing the part to the rod and shock absorber strut.
• Using a crowbar, press out the hinge pins.
• Install the new part in the reverse order of removal.

It is recommended to repeat the operation on the other side of the machine even if the other stabilizer link is in satisfactory condition. If the car is used for a long time, then the part located on the other side has also undergone wear and tear and may fail at any time. For this reason, it is recommended to always purchase 2 parts and replace them on both sides.

Attention! After replacing the front stabilizer struts, it is recommended to adjust the camber and toe angle of the wheels.

If necessary, the rear stabilizer struts of the Hyundai Solaris can be replaced in a similar way.

Device

At the dawn of its appearance, the ball joint was collapsible and consisted of a hinge placed in a steel box. The diameter of the ball pin ranged from 7 to 25 mm. The hinge was pressed from below by springs, and the body had the ability to change the lubricant during maintenance. With the introduction of polymers in the automotive industry, internal springs were replaced by elastic nylon inserts, inside of which a hinge rotated. To make the support maintenance-free, its body was made non-removable, and grease began to accumulate when installed under the rubber boot.

By now, almost all ball joints on passenger cars have become maintenance-free. That is, they do not need to change the lubricant during their service life.

Oil system

Oil for Hyundai Solaris is used on semi-synthetic and synthetic bases. The volume of the oil system is 3.3 liters, but when replacing, 3 liters must be poured into the engine. This is explained by the presence of an unselectable residue that remains on the walls of the lines and surfaces of the CPG. To determine which oil to pour into the engine, you must refer to the owner's manual.

If the engine often spins up to maximum speed, or the car is used in mountainous areas, which means frequent long climbs, then it is better to use synthetic motor oils with increased protective characteristics and viscosity 0w50 or 5w50.

For normal urban use, the use of synthetics 5 w30 or 10w30 is sufficient. Although, according to its decisions, the engine can operate normally on semi-synthetic oil. The use of mineral lubricants is not permitted.

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Top 5. Sidem

Rating (2020): 4.25

For a long time, the brand remained in the shadow of the automakers whose official supplier it was. Today, the company's main activity is the secondary market, and Sidem has entered it thoroughly. The catalog contains more than 20 thousand items. Here you will find any suspension elements for your Hyundai Solaris, be it a front or rear stabilizer link, a ball joint, a shock absorber or any other module. Moreover, you can buy the company's products directly from the factory. The company ships small orders, which allows you to save on purchases. The question is important, since this product will cost much more from packers.

What to put instead of the original

At first glance, there are many offers, but there are few quality options among all the variety. Most of this is junk from China, often pretending to be either Japanese or German. These quickly lose their original characteristics, often knocking and leaking, especially in cold weather.

Listed below are manufacturers that can be recommended for installation.

1) MANDO. The originals come with racks from this particular company. They can be purchased in their own packaging. To do this, you need to add EX before the original number, it turns out that the right racks have the numbers: EX546604L000 EX546604L100 EX546604L101, left EX546504L000 EX546504L100 EX546504L101

It has been noticed that the quality for the conveyor and the spare parts market is different. The quality of spare parts is worse than for the conveyor. The stands in their MANDO packaging last less than the MANDO stands in the original packaging.

Mando front struts

2) KAYABA (KYB) . The brand’s reputation today is spoiled by the abundance of counterfeit goods, which last 20-30 thousand km. Real racks can be purchased from Rossco or Armtek. I have been working with them for many years, and these companies have not been noticed in diluting their assortment with leftists.

Left rack article number - 338109, right rack article number - 338108

KAYABA front struts

3) MONROE. Another worthy option. They are often the most affordable. Sometimes they look unsightly in appearance, but there are no problems with quality. I have heard many times about the presence of counterfeit goods, but I have never encountered it myself. The left rack article number is G7420, the right rack article number is G7419

How to determine if the support bearing (front shock absorber support) is faulty?

Determining whether a shock absorber mount is faulty is not very difficult. You need to open the hood, grab the shock absorber strut with your hand where it is attached to the body and swing it sharply from side to side. If there is play in the bearing or it has crumbled, the strut will move with characteristic clicks. To determine axial wear, you need to open the hood, put your hand on the support and rock the front of the car up and down; if there are cracks or characteristic knocks, the bearing must be replaced. When replacing a support, the strut is completely dismantled, so it makes sense to combine the work with replacing the shock absorber strut and springs if they require replacement.

Hyundai Solaris Removing the shock absorber strut and disassembling it

We remove and disassemble the shock absorber strut when it is necessary to replace its upper support, bearing, spring, boot-buffer compression stroke, or the efficiency of the telescopic strut has decreased.

Is it possible to drive with faulty ball joints?

Of course not, this is directly related to security.

1. When the ball joint is dismembered, the wheel breaks and its rotation is blocked. The car instantly leaves the trajectory. The consequences can be fatal.

   Weak ball joints pose a real safety hazard!

2. Moving with play in the ball joint leads to loss of controllability. At the right moment, you may not have time to make a maneuver.
3. At the first signs of wear on these components, it is necessary to undergo suspension diagnostics.

Thus, having determined the symptoms of a malfunction, conclusions are drawn about the repairability of the part. Once critical wear is detected, the ball joints must be replaced. However, their cost is quite high, especially if they are integral with the suspension arm. Therefore, many car enthusiasts prefer to make repairs.

When should you change?

Racks need to be changed periodically. How often depends on your driving style. Some motorists are accustomed to driving along the road for their own pleasure, without noticing potholes, sharp turns, speed bumps, while others monitor the road more clearly, and accordingly, their racks last much longer.

Stabilizer link wear

But how can you determine if a stabilizer link is faulty? There are several methods that mechanics recommend, and many drivers have tried them. These methods are considered the most correct, they include:

• noise check;
• turning the steering wheel all the way;
• strong roll when turning;
• checking lubrication.

Car enthusiasts recommend using all methods in turn. To some extent, this list is also an algorithm for identifying a malfunction. If you try all four methods, the driver can find out for sure whether the struts need to be changed.

Rack Installation

Like many other important parts of a car, the stabilizer bar makes noise because it wants to, but cannot, perform its functions. It cannot be compared with anything - a kind of roar and grinding sound at the same time, which is noticeable precisely when cornering. The sharper the turn, the louder the noise. Most drivers check the malfunction in this way, since this is more likely not a method, but a sign of a breakdown.

There is another popular method, but it is used only by those who have the opportunity to lift the car on a lift. To do this, you will need to turn the steering wheel all the way several times, at which time your friend should touch the rack and feel the vibrations. If you turn the steering wheel quickly, you can again hear noise from the pillar, only this time your friend will see where it’s coming from. If this is observed, the stand definitely needs to be changed.

Car skidding

Also, while driving, the driver may feel discomfort. Of course, it will be felt during all the same turns and bumps. Experienced drivers know that if it skids, there is a problem in stabilizing the movement, which means the struts need to be changed. In fact, this method never tells for sure, since the skid begins gradually and sometimes the driver simply does not notice the effect until he hears this very roar.

Removing the stabilizer link

You can also check the rack for malfunction by directly interfering with its structure. This is easy to do - first you need to remove the car stand. Then both hinges are untwisted at the ends. Each of the hinges is equipped with a boot that protects it from the accumulation of dirt rising from the road surface.

Stabilizer link boot

Under the boot there is lubricant placed there by the manufacturer. If the strut is in a faulty condition, under the boot there will no longer be grease, but dirt mixed with this very technical Vaseline. Drivers often do the tricky thing - they remove this mass under the boot and apply their own lubricant so as not to buy a new strut. You can use this spare part for a while longer.