Step | Action | Yes | No | ||||||
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1 | Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | |||||||
2 | Verify that the malfunction 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 reservoir is normal. Inspect each strut or shock absorber for external fluid leakage. Is the strut or shock absorber leaking? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||
4 | Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection . Is the vehicle trim height correct? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 | ||||||
5 |
Is there any definite rate difference or binding? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 | ||||||
6 | Replace the front spring or the rear spring. Refer to the following procedures:
Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 8 | -- | ||||||
7 | Replace the shock absorber. Refer to the following procedures:
Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 8 | -- | ||||||
8 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 2 |