Ford Corsar Repair Manual page 664

REAR SUSPENSION-Coil Spring and Strut Assembly
Inspection
Wash all parts, except nonmetallic parts, with solvent; then dry
with compressed air.
Blow dirt and dust off of nonmetallic parts with compressed air.
STRUT ASSEMBLY
If oil IS oozing from the gland packing, the strut need not
be replaced.
If oil leakage is evident on spring seat, check piston rod
gland packing and 0-ring.
If oil leakage occurs on welded portion of outer strut
casing, replace strut assembly.
If the shock absorber is malfunctioning, replace it as a
shock absorber kit-cartridge.
GLAND PACKING
Check gland packing for oil leakage. Replace gland packing if
necessary.
INNER CYLINDER
Check inner cylinder for cracks, deformation or other dam-
age. For inner cylinder damage, replace shock absorber
kit-cartridge.
lnner diameter:
lnner cylinder
Refer to S.D.S.
Maximum runout:
lnner cylinder
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
PISTON ROD
Check piston rod for cracks, deformation or other damage.
Replace shock absorber kit-cartridge, if necessary.
Check threads for cracks or other damage. Replace shock
absorber kit-cartridge, if necessary.
Rod diameter:
Refer to S.D.S.
Maximum runout: 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
STRUT MOUNTING INSULATOR
Check cemented rubber-to-metal portion for melting or cracks.
Check rubber parts for deterioration.