Suspension Related Leaks
| Condition | Action |
|---|---|
| Verify the customer complaint. |
NOTE:
Some presence of oil or dust on a shock absorber is a normal condition. Reference current bulletins to avoid unneeded repairs.
NOTE:
Test the vehicle on a shop hoist or road test.It may be necessary to compare to a like vehicle to determine if an issue is present.If a symptom exists, related to but not included in the customer complaint, refer to appropriate symptom chart. |
| Evidence of a front suspension component fluid leak. |
NOTE:
Inspect the shock absorbers for fluid leakage, clean, or replace as necessary and tighten to correct specification.
Failure of one shock absorber does not indicate condition of others in system. Shocks absorbers are designed and intended to operate independent of each other, and as such should be diagnosed and addressed individually to avoid unneeded repairs. |
| Evidence of a rear suspension component fluid leak. |
NOTE:
Inspect the shock absorbers for fluid leakage, clean, or replace as necessary and tighten to correct specification.
Failure of one shock absorber does not indicate condition of others in system. Shocks absorbers are designed and intended to operate independent of each other, and as such should be diagnosed and addressed individually to avoid unneeded repairs. |
| Verify conducted repair alleviated customer concern. | Clean the areas of vehicle affected by the leak. Re-test the vehicle on a shop hoist or road test and inspect for evidence of returning condition. |