Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 993

Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle
Step
Did you review the General Description and perform the
1 necessary inspections?
Verify that the customer concern is present.
2
Does the vehicle operate normally?
NOTE
A light film of oil on the top portion of the shock
reservoir is normal.
3
Inspect each strut or shock absorber for external fluid leakage.
Is a strut or shock absorber leaking?
1. Use your hands in order to lift up and push down each corner
of the vehicle 3 times.
4 2. Remove your hands from the vehicle.
3. Locate a shock or strut that exceeds 2 cycles.
Did you locate shock or strut that exceeds 2 cycles?
NOTE
Inspect the vehicle trim height in order to correct any
possible causes of shock/strut failures. Refer to "Trim
Height Inspection".
5
Replace the strut or shock absorber. Refer to "Strut, Strut
Component and/or Spring Replacement: " or "Shock Absorber
Replacement: ".
Did you complete the repair?
Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair.
6
Did you correct the condition?
Action
Suspension General Diagnosis:
Yes
Go to "Symptoms -
Go to Step 2 Suspension General
System OK Go to Step 3
Go to Step 5 Go to Step 4
Go to Step 5 Go to Step 6
Go to Step 6
System OK Go to Step 3
2A-9
No
Diagnosis"
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