420SEL (126.035) V8-4.2L (116.965) (1986)
Spring Strut: Testing and Inspection
Checking Spring Struts
Procedures
CHECKING SPRING STRUTS
Sight Test
- Carefully check piston rod for surface damage.
- Check piston rod for distortion. A distorted piston rod will be noticed during stroke by binding in guide bushing.
Note: For lubrication of guide bushing located outside piston rod seal, design provides an oil film on piston rod.
- The oil film and thereby the oil outlet provided is somewhat thicker than for shock absorbers. Oil deposits inside dust guard are therefore normal.
- A major leak is indicated when with the vehicle topped a number of drops will appear underneath spring strut and oil consumption of level control