For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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1 | Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
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 |

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.

Does the vehicle stop bouncing after 2 cycles?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

6 | Replace the front spring or the rear spring.

• | Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension.

• | Refer to Strut Disassemble/Assemble Repair in Rear Suspension.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

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7 | Replace the strut or shock absorber.

• | Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement in Front Suspension.

• | Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement in Rear Suspension.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

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8 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3