For 1990-2009 cars only
- Check the tire pressures. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications in Maintenance and Lubrication.
- Note the load conditions under which the vehicle is normally operated.
- If practical, ride with the owner to be sure that you understand the complaint before proceeding to the next step.
- Test each strut by quickly pushing down (jouncing) and then lifting up on the corner of the bumper that is nearest to the strut being checked.
- Use the same amount of effort on each test and note the resistance on both compression and rebound.
- Compare the results with a similar vehicle that has an acceptable ride quality.
- Both struts should provide the same feeling of resistance.
