Suspension
Inspection
In this manual: Suspension
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PROCEDURE
1. Check the strut mount for wear or damage.
2. Check the rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
3. Check the coil spring for sagging and loss of elasticity.

4. Check the shock absorber as follows:
a. grasp the shock absorber rod by hand and push and pull it in and out of the shock absorber several times;
b. check that the rod moves smoothly without sticking, and that the force applied to the rod does not change with each stroke;
c. make sure there are no abnormal noises when the rod moves.
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