Note: Suspension and steering components must be checked regularly as wear or damage can shorten tire life, reduce vehicle handling and increase fuel consumption.
1. Park the vehicle on a level, level surface, if possible paved. Firmly apply the parking brake and check the tire inflation pressure.
2. Push down one of the corners of the car. When the corner is released, the body should return to its original position, making no more than one or two oscillations.
3. Body sway is highly likely to indicate wear or weakening of the corresponding shock absorber.
4. Repeat the procedure, alternately moving to the remaining corners of the car.
5. Jack up the vehicle and place it on jack stands or raise the vehicle on a lift.
6. Carefully inspect shock absorbers for signs of fluid leaks (see resist. illustration). The presence of a thin oil film should not be a concern. Be sure to make sure that the shock absorber is the source of the leak, if necessary, replace the shock absorbers in the kit (front and rear).
13.6. Both front and rear shock absorbers should be carefully checked for signs of leakage in the area where the piston rod enters the cylinder tube
7. Check up reliability of fastening of shock-absorbers on the support. Replace shock absorbers if found to be defective (also included).
8. A description of the procedure for replacing shock absorbers is given in Chapter 10.
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