Hanging triangle: operation, maintenance and price

The wishbone is part of your vehicle's steering system and is primarily used to provide good handling. This play provides a connection between the chassis and the means by means of a ball joint and a silent block.

🚗 What is a wishbone for?

Le hanging triangle enables the connection between the vehicle frame and the wheel hub. It usually has two attachment points: Suspension knee pad (from the side of the wheel hub) and silent block (chassis side).

The wishbones play an important role in your safety and driving comfort, as they guarantee good handling of your vehicle.

Indeed, the suspension triangle allows the suspension to be held in position. podcast refers to Framewhat is needed to extend the life of your tires.

The arm and the wishbone are used for the same thing, only their shape changes. Indeed, in contrast to the suspension triangle, which is connected from the ball joint of the suspension to the silent block, suspension arms connects from the axle of the wheel to the frame.

In addition, the suspension arm often has an additional attachment point with stabilizing rod or a flushing puller.

🔍 What are the symptoms of the HS suspension triangle?

There are several symptoms that can alert you to the amount of wear on your wishbones:

• Increased braking distance : Malfunctioning wishbones can increase the braking distance.
• Controllability impairment : Loss of roadholding can be felt due to wind or road imperfections when the wishbone fails.
• of vibrations in the steering wheel : If you feel vibration in the steering wheel, you may need to replace the wishbone.
• Abnormal wear and tear of your Tires : Premature wear on the outer edge of your tires is a good signal to alert you to the condition of your wishbones.
• After severe shock : It is advisable to go to the garage after every hard blow to the wheel to check the condition of your suspensions.

If you experience any of these symptoms, quickly check your wishbones. If one of your triangles breaks on the road, you risk your safety.

Good to know : The part of the wishbone wears out the fastest. silent block... On some models of wishbones, only the silentblock can be replaced. If this is not the case for your car, you will need to replace the wishbone entirely.

🔧 How to disassemble and change the suspension triangle?

Replacing a wishbone is a complex operation that requires professional tools (assembly stand, hydraulic suspension press, etc.). Therefore, we advise you to entrust your car to the garage.

Required material:

• Toolbox
• Strap
• Pressure bar
• of candles

Step 1. Disassemble the wheel

You will have to remove the wheel to access the suspension triangle. To do this, jack your car and follow our guide, which explains how to replace a wheel.

Step 2. Disassemble the wishbone.

To disassemble the wishbone, first remove the nut from the screw that holds the wishbone track ball. Then remove the ball joint with a ball joint remover. Then loosen the two suspension triangle screws and wrap the strap around it.

Alternatively, take a pressure bar and place it under the car to strengthen the lever. Apply downward pressure to lift the triangle off the rocket. Then remove the bar and then the knot from the belt.

Then remove the two screws from the triangular suspension, then release the brake disc to gain access to the triangle suspension. Now lower the triangle.

Step 3. Compare the two parts

Always check if the two parts are identical before proceeding with the installation of a new triangular suspension. Check the dimensions and general condition of the new triangle. Then clean up the place of the triangle before installing a new one.

Step 4: place a new triangle

Replace the two triangular hanger screws, but lubricate them first. Replace the belt and retainer bar, then lift to retract the ball joint into the rocket. You can now tighten the screw and nut again. Then repeat the same operations as when removing the triangular suspension.

Step 5: assemble the wheel

After the suspension triangle is installed, assemble the wheel. Your suspension triangle has now been changed!

💰 How much does it cost to replace a wishbone?

The cost of replacing a wishbone varies greatly from one car model to another. Indeed, prices range from 140 € for one-sleeve car with 900€ for a car with a suspension arm assy. Therefore, we advise you to obtain an online price quote depending on your vehicle model.

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