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Shock Absorber & Coil Spring

  1. Inspect for damage or broken coil spring. See Figure .
  2. Inspect for damaged, worn, or broken shock absorber top mounting bolt isolator bushing. Inspect for damaged, worn, or broken shock absorber lower mounting bolt isolator bushing/bracket on lower control arm.
  3. Check for damage or broken coil spring lower seat on clevis of shock absorber. Check for broken or damaged coil spring upper seat (retainer). See Figure . Check to ensure jounce bumper is on shock absorber rod. Inspect jounce bumper for any signs of damage or deterioration.
  4. Check to ensure the plastic collar is present on the rod of the shock absorber.
  5. Check shock absorber for evidence of fluid running from upper end of fluid reservoir (actual leakage will be a stream of fluid running down side and dripping off bottom of shock absorber). A slight amount of seepage between shock rod and seal is not unusual and does not affect performance of shock absorber.
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