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Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Testing and Inspection
Front Coil Spring And Strut

FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Strut
Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.
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Strut for deformation, cracks or damage

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Piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion

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Oil leakage

Strut Mounting Insulator and bound bumper Inspection
Check strut mounting insulator and bound bumper for cracks, wear or damage. Replace it if necessary.

Coil Spring
Check coil spring for cracks, wear or damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connector.  See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Wheel Speed

Sensor/Service and Repair/Front Wheel Sensor/Exploded View.

2. Check wheel alignment.  See: Alignment/Service and Repair/Front Suspension.
3. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor.  See: Sensors and Switches - Suspension/Steering Angle Sensor/Testing and

Inspection/Adjustment Of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position/Special Repair Requirement.

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