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 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 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 | Important: 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, and 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