Struts Or Shock Absorbers On-Vehicle Testing; Description And Operation; General Description - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

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Suspension Suspension General Diagnosis 3-9
Struts or Shock Absorbers On-Vehicle Testing
Step Action
Important: A light film of oil on the top portkm of the reservoir is
normal.
1
Inspect each shock absorber for external fluid leakage.
Is the shock absorber leaking?
2
Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Ttim Height.
,Is the vehicle trim height correct? ·
1. Use your hands in order to lifj: up and push down each corner of
the vehicle 3 times. · ·
3
2: Remove your hands from the 'vehicle. · •
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Does the vehicle stop bouncing after 2)1::ydes?
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Replace the springs. Ref~r to Coil Spring .Replacement in Rear
4
Suspension.
Is the repair complete?
Replace the shock absorber. Refer
to
Shock Absorber Replacement
5
in Front Suspension
Is the repair complete?.
Description and Operation
General Description
Because the problems in steering, suspension, and
tires and wheels involve several systems, you
must consider all of these systems whenever you
diagnose a concern. _In order to avoid diagnosing the
wrong symptom, alwaysroad test the vehicle first.
Proceed with the following preliminary tests, and .·
correci any substandard. conditions which you·
may find.
Inspect for the following conditions: ·
• Wrong pressure and uneven tire wear .
• Loose connections or wear on joints, from the
steering column to the steering gear
• Loose or damaged parts on the front and on the
rear suspension or on the steering gear
• Out-of-round or out-of-balance tires, bent wheels,
and loose or rough wheel bearings
• Leaks in the power steering system. Inspect the
power steering fluid level and inspect the
accessory drive belt for proper condition and
tension
Yes
Go to Step 5
Go to Step 3
System OK
System OK
System OK
No
Go to Step 2
Go to Step 4
Go to Step 5
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