Struts or Shock Absorbers On-Vehicle Testing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Step	Action	Yes	No
1	Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections?	Go to Step 2	Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
2	Verify that the malfunction is present. Does the vehicle operate normally?	System OK	Go to Step 3
3	IMPORTANT: A light film of oil on the top portion of the reservoir is normal. Inspect each strut or shock absorber for external fluid leakage.Is the strut or shock absorber leaking?	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 4
4	Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection Procedure . Is the vehicle trim height correct?	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 6
5	Use your hands in order to lift up and push down each corner of the vehicle 3 times. Remove your hands from the vehicle. Does the vehicle stop bouncing after 2 cycles?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 7
6	Replace the front spring or the rear spring. Refer to the appropriate procedure: Front Transverse Spring Replacement in Front Suspension Rear Transverse Spring Replacement in Rear Suspension Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 8	-
7	Replace the strut or shock absorber. Refer to the appropriate procedure: Shock Absorber Replacement (w/o F55) or Shock Absorber Replacement (W/F55) in Front Suspension Shock Absorber Replacement (W/O F55) or Shock Absorber Replacement (W/F55) in Rear Suspension Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 8	-
8	Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 3