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On Vehicle Testing

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  1. Did you review the general description and perform the necessary inspections? If so, proceed to next step. If not, see SYMPTOMS (SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS) .
  2. Verify that the malfunction is present. Does the vehicle operate normally? If so, system is okay. If not, proceed to next step.
  3. Inspect each strut or shock absorber for external fluid leakage. Is the strut or shock absorber leaking? If so, go to step  6. If not, proceed to next step.
  4. 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? If so, go to step  6. If not, proceed to next step.
  5. Replace the strut. When complete, proceed to next step.
  6. Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If so, system is okay. If not, go to step  3.
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