Rear suspension malfunctions, their causes and solutions (Lada Kalina Sedan, 2004-2013, VAZ-1118)

Cause of malfunction	Remedy
Noise (knock) in the suspension when the car is moving
Faulty rear shock absorbers Loose shock absorbers or worn shock absorber eye bushings and rubber bushings Wear of rubber bushings of rear suspension arms Sediment or breakage of the rear suspension spring Knock off «breakdown» rear suspension due to destruction of the compression stroke buffer or rear suspension overload	Replace or repair rear shock absorbers Tighten shock absorber mounting bolts and nuts, replace worn or damaged parts Replace rear suspension arm rubber bushings Replace broken rear suspension spring Replace damaged compression stroke buffers, unload rear suspension
Driving the vehicle away from straight ahead
Sediment or breakage of one of the suspension springs Displacement of the rear axle of the car due to wear of the bushings of the suspension arms Deformation of suspension arms	Replace suspension spring Replace suspension bushings Replace suspension arms
Frequent «breakdowns» rear suspension
Overloaded rear axle of the car Suspension spring settling or failure Suspension shock absorbers not working	Unload the rear axle of the car Replace suspension spring Replace or repair suspension dampers