Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle
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| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis |
| 2 | Verify that the customer's concern is present. Does the vehicle operate normally? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 |
IMPORTANT:
A light film of oil on the top portion of the shock reservoir is normal. Inspect each strut or shock absorber for external fluid leakage.Is a strut or shock absorber leaking? |
Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 |
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Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 |
IMPORTANT:
Inspect the vehicle trim height in order to correct any possible causes of shock/strut failures. Refer to Trim Height Inspection . Replace the strut or shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD)
or Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD)
for the front suspension or Shock Absorber Replacement
for the rear suspension.Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 6 | - |
| 6 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |