For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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1 | Did you review the system descriptions and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
2 | Verify that the customer's concern 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 strut or shock absorber 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. Observe the number of compression and rebound cycles for each strut or shock absorber.

Did you locate a strut or shock absorber that exceeds 2 cycles?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5 |

Important: Measure the vehicle trim height in order to determine and correct any possible causes of strut or shock absorber failures.

1. Measure the trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .
2. Replace the strut or shock absorber. Refer to the following procedures:

• | Strut Assembly Replacement

• | Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement

• | Shock Absorber Replacement

• | Coil Spring 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