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Suspension Strut & Coil Spring: Inspection

  1. Hand check shock absorber for even resistance through entire piston stroke. Worn shock absorbers cannot be overhauled.
    NOTE: If a coil spring is being replaced, ensure that paint stripe color code on replacement spring matches original spring code.
    Fig 1: Exploded View of Rear Suspension Components
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