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Vauxhall Astra J18 · Suspension
18 · Steering & suspension

Rear shock absorber - leakage (Rear Suspension)

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
Section
Technical Service Bulletins › Leaks › Rear shock absorber - leakage
SuspensionRear shock absorber - leakage

Field Remedy: 2351

Subject: Rear shock absorber - leakage
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Complaint: Leakage of the rear shock absorber.
Cause: Design conditioned symptom of the shock absorber without any impairment of function.
Production:

Remedy:

When checking the rear shock absorbers for visual condition it should 
be noted that slight oil dampness or "misting" does not indicate the 
unit has failed. If the unit performs to specification the damper 
should be cleaned and reused. 

Note: Recheck the damper operation at next workshop visit.

Picture I, arrows shows rear schock absorbers covered by slight oil 
mist.

Object Number: 10685916  Size: DEFAULT

FunctionalGroup: F - Rear Axle
Complaint Group: 10 - Leakages
Trouble Code: None

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