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Struts Or Shock Absorbers On-Vehicle Testing

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  1. Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? If yes, proceed to next step. If no, see SYMPTOMS .
  2. Verify that the malfunction is present. Does the vehicle operate normally? If yes, system is okay. If no, proceed to next step.
    3. NOTE: A light film of oil on the top portion of the reservoir is normal.
  3. Inspect each strut or shock absorber for external fluid leakage. Is the strut or shock absorber leaking? If yes, go to step  7. If no, proceed to next step.
  4. Inspect the vehicle trim height. See TRIM HEIGHT CHECKING . Is the vehicle trim height correct? If yes, proceed to next step. If no, 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? If yes, go to step  8. If no, go to step  7.
  6. Replace the front spring or the rear spring. See STRUT, STRUT COMPONENT &/OR SPRING in FRONT article or see COIL SPRING  for rear suspension. When complete, go to step  8.
  7. Replace the strut or shock absorber. See STRUT, STRUT COMPONENT &/OR SPRING in FRONT article or see SHOCK ABSORBER  for rear suspension. When complete, proceed to next step.
  8. Drive the vehicle in order to verify the repair. If yes, system is okay. If no, go to step  3.
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