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204-00-1 4
Suspension System
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General Information
204-00-1 4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
Component Tests
Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (1 00-02
Ball Joint Inspection
Jacking and Lifting)
1. Firmly grasp the outer end of the suspension
Jacking (Description and Operation),
lower arm and try to move it up and down,
Lifting (Description and Operation).
watching and feeling for any movement. Free
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movement will usually be accompanied by an
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audible "click". There should be no free
movement.
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B10: CARRY OUT A ROAD TEST
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Disassemble the strut and spring and assembly
and inspect the individual components.
REFER to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly
(204-01 Front Suspension, Disassembly and
Assembly).
Inspect the shock absorber top mount for wear
or damage.
Carry out the Strut or Shock Absorber Testing
component test in this procedure.
Are any of the strut and spring assemblies or
shock absorber components damaged?
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Yes
INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to:
Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front
Suspension, Disassembly and Assembly),
Rear Shock Absorber (204-02 Rear Suspension,
Removal and Installation),
Spring (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and
Installation).
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No
REINSTALL the strut and spring assemblies
or shock absorbers. GO to B10.
Carry out a road test.
REFER to: RoadlRoller Testing (1 00-00 General
Information, Description and Operation).
Is the concern still evident?
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Yes
REFER to: Noise, Vibration and Harshness
(NVH) (1 00-04 Noise, Vibration and Harsh-
ness, Diagnosis and Testing).
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No
Vehicle condition corrected.
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