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Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle

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 customer's concern 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 shock reservoir is normal.

Inspect each strut or shock absorber for external fluid leakage.Is a strut or shock absorber leaking?		 Go to Step 5  Go to Step 4 
4
  1. Use your hands in order to lift up and push down each corner of the vehicle 3 times.
  2. Remove your hands from the vehicle.
  3. Locate a shock or strut that exceeds 2 cycles.
Did you locate shock or strut that exceeds 2 cycles?		 Go to Step 5  Go to Step 6 
5
IMPORTANT:

Inspect the vehicle trim height in order to correct any possible causes of shock/strut failures. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .

Replace the strut or shock absorber. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement , or Shock Absorber Replacement .Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 6  -
6 Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?		 System OK Go to Step 3 
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