For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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1 | Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
2 | Verify that the malfunction is present. Does the vehicle operate normally? | System OK | Go to Step 3
3 | Important: A film of oil on the top of the reservoir is normal. Inspect each shock absorber for external fluid leakage. Is the shock absorber leaking? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4
4 | Check the vehicle trim heights. Refer to Trim Height Inspection . Is the vehicle trim height correct? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6
5 |

1. Use your hands in order to lift up and push down each corner of the vehicle 3 times.
2. Remove your hands from the vehicle.

Does the vehicle stop bouncing after 2 cycles?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

6 | Replace the front spring or the rear spring. Refer to the following:

• | Shock, Shock Component, and/or Spring Replacement .

• | Coil Spring Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

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7 | Replace the strut or shock absorber. Refer to the following:

• | Shock, Shock Component, and/or Spring Replacement .

• | Shock Absorber Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

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8 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3