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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 so, go to next step. If not, go to SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS  .
  2. Verify that the malfunction is present. Does the vehicle operate normally? If so, system is okay. If not, go to next step.
    3. NOTE: A light film of oil on the top portion of the shock reservoir is normal.
  3. Inspect each shock absorber for external fluid leakage. Is a strut or shock absorber leaking? If so, go to step  7 . If not, go to next step.
  4. Inspect the vehicle trim height in order to correct any possible causes of shock/strut failures. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT INSPECTION PROCEDURE  . Is the vehicle trim height correct? If so, go to next step. If not, 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 so, go to step  8 . If not, go to step  7 .
  6. Replace torsion bars or the rear springs. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION or LEAF SPRING . After repairs are complete, go to step  8 .
  7. Replace the shock absorber. After repairs are complete, go to next step.
  8. 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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