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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Important: A light film of oil on the top portion of the reservoir is normal.

Inspect each shock absorber for external fluid leakage.

Is the shock absorber leaking?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 2

2

Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .

Is the vehicle trim height correct?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

  1. Use your hands in order to lift up and push down each corner of the vehicle 3 times.
  2. Remove your hands from the vehicle.

Does the vehicle stop bouncing after 2 cycles?

System OK

Go to Step 5

4

Replace the front springs or the rear springs. Refer to the following:

    •  Front Coil Springs Replacement in Front Suspension.
    •  Leaf Spring Replacement in Rear Suspension.

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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5

Replace the shock absorbers. Refer to the following:

    •  Shock Absorber Replacement in Front Suspension
    •  Shock Absorber Replacement in Rear Suspension

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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