Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle
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Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle
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Step
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Action
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Yes
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No
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1
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Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections?
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Go to
Step 2
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Go to
Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
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2
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Verify that the customer's concern is present.
Does the vehicle operate normally?
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System OK
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Step 3
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3
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Important
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A light film of oil on the top portion of the shock reservoir is normal.
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Inspect each strut or shock absorber for external fluid leakage.
Is a strut or shock absorber leaking?
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Go to
Step 5
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Go to
Step 4
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4
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1.
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Use your hands in order to lift up and push down each corner of the vehicle 3 times.
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2.
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Remove your hands from the vehicle.
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3.
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Locate a shock or strut that exceeds 2 cycles.
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Did you locate shock or strut that exceeds 2 cycles?
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Go to
Step 5
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Go to
Step 6
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5
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Important
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Inspect the vehicle trim height in order to correct any possible causes of shock/strut failures. Refer to
Trim height inspection
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Replace the strut or shock absorber. Refer to
Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
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Shock Absorber Replacement
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Did you complete the repair?
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Go to
Step 6
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6
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Drive the vehicle in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
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System OK
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Go to
Step 3
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