Suzuki SY413 Service Manual page 1614

3E-22 REAR SUSPENSION (2WD VEHICLE)
1. Strut assembly
REAR SUSPENSION INSPECTION
STRUT ASSEMBLY
1) Inspect strut for oil leakage. If strut is found faulty, replace it as
an assembly unit, because it can not be disassembled.
2) Strut function check
Check and adjust tire pressure as specified. Bounce vehicle
body three or four times continuously by pushing rear end on
the side with strut to be checked. Apply the same amount of
force at each push and note strut resistance both when pushed
and rebounding.
Also, note how many times vehicle body rebounds before com-
ing to stop after hands are off. Do the same for strut on the other
side.
Compare strut resistance and number of rebound on the right
with those on the left. And they must be equal in both. With prop-
er strut, vehicle body should come to stop the moment hands
are off or after only one or two small rebounds. If struts are sus-
pected, compare them with known good vehicle or strut.
3) Inspect for damage or deformation.
4) Inspect for abnormal noise.
5) Inspect for cracks or deformation in spring seat.
6) Inspect for deterioration of bump stopper.
7) Inspect strut support for wear, cracks or deformation.
Replace any parts found defective in Steps 2) – 7).
STABILIZER BAR, BUSHING AND/OR JOINT (if equipped)
Stabilizer bar
Inspect for damage or deformation. If defective, replace.
Stabilizer Bushing/Bracket (if equipped)
Inspect for damage, wear deformation or deterioration. If defective,
replace.
1. Stabilizer bar
mount bush
2. Stabilizer bar bracket