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Struts Or Shock Absorbers On-Vehicle Testing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS  .
  2. Verify that the malfunction is present. Does the vehicle operate normally? If yes, system is okay. If no, go 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, so to step  6 . If no, go 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 yes, go to step  6 . If no, go to next step.
  5. Replace the strut. Refer to Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement in Front Suspension or Strut Assembly Replacement in Rear Suspension. After repairs, system is okay.
  6. Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If yes, system is okay. If no, go to step  3 .
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