Pinpoint Test A: Shock Absorber Fluid Leak Diagnosis
- A1: ASSESS LEAK
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
NOTE:- Residual oil left over from the damper assembly process may create oil staining on the damper tube. This will not affect the function of the damper.
- Slight seepage is considered normal.
- Assess the extent of the oil leakage
Is the leakage serious enough to indicate that the damper seal has failed?
Yes
GO to PINPOINT TEST B.
No
Shock absorber not faulty, do not renew