Damage Profiles For Shock Absorbers - AP32.00-P-3255-01A
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Example shows shock absorber not OK (rubber joint bearing deformed/worn out)
Example shows shock absorber not OK (rubber joint bearing porous/cracked)
If the rubber joint bearing is deformed, worn out, porous or cracked, the shock absorber must be replaced subject to a separate repair order.
Damage can occur otherwise.
Example shows shock absorber OK (slight paint wear on reservoir tube (1))
Example shows shock absorber not OK (significant paint wear on reservoir tube (1))
If the fastening points are out of alignment, the protective tube (2) can rub against the reservoir tube (1) of the shock absorber (shock absorber is under stress).
If the reservoir tube (1) has deformation, dents, corrosion, paint wear or other damage, the reservoir tube (1) or the entire shock absorber must be replaced subject to a separate repair order.
Damage can occur otherwise.
If the protective tube (2) has deformation, dents, corrosion, paint wear or other damage, the protective tube (2) or the entire shock absorber must be replaced subject to a separate repair order.
Damage can occur otherwise.
Example shows shock absorber OK
Example shows shock absorber OK (shock absorber pulled apart, dry in upper area (arrow))
Example shows shock absorber not OK (shiny, wet oil film on entire reservoir tube (1))