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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Body Tilting: Diagnosis

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  1. STEP 1. Check for weak or deteriorated bushings. 

    Q: Are the bushings in good condition? 

    • YES:  Go to Step 2.
    • NO:  Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step  5.
  2. STEP 2. Check for weak or broken coil springs. 

    Q: Are the coil springs in good condition? 

    • YES:  Go to Step 3.
    • NO:  Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step  5.
  3. STEP 3. Check the upper arms and/or lower arms and/or toe control arms for deformity or damage. 

    Q: Are the upper arms and/or lower arms and/or toe control arms deformed or damaged? 

    • YES:  Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step  5.
    • NO:  Go to Step 4.
  4. STEP 4. Check the trailing arms for deformity or damage. 

    Q: Are the trailing arms deformed or damaged? 

    • YES:  Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step 5.
    • NO:  Go to Step 5.
  5. STEP 5. Retest the system. 

    Q: Is the malfunction eliminated? 

    • YES:  The procedure is complete.
    • NO:  Return to Step  1.