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Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis > < Memory Steer

Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle



Step


Action


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1


Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections?


Go to Step 2


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2


Verify that the customer's concern is present.

Does the vehicle operate normally?


System OK


Go to Step 3


3


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

Inspect each strut or shock absorber for external fluid leakage.

Is a strut or shock absorber leaking?


Go to Step 5


Go to Step 4


4


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.
3. Locate a shock or strut that exceeds 2 cycles.

Did you locate shock or strut that exceeds 2 cycles?


Go to Step 5


Go to Step 6


5


  Note:  Inspect the vehicle trim height in order to correct any possible causes of shock/strut failures. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .

Replace the strut or shock absorber. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement or Shock Absorber Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?


Go to Step 6


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6


Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?


System OK


Go to Step 3

 

Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis > < Memory Steer