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Front Shock Absorber Inspection

  1. Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the front shock absorber and steering knuckle component. (See WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the front shock absorber. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [(US)] .)
  4. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
  5. Expand and contract the front shock absorber piston rod 3 times or more at a certain speed and after the 4th time verify that the weight in a full stroke is constant with no abnormal response and noise.