Component Tests and General Diagnostics

37 00 ... Checking air springs for damage





Note:
If a vehicle has been driven with depressurized air springs, the air springs must always be replaced.





Raise vehicle.

Air spring is OK:
1. when the rubber boot cannot be pressed in by hand
2. when no visible damage (e.g. kinks, cracks, porous areas, etc.) is discernible
3. when the rolling fold is uniform

Note:
If one of the above-mentioned points fails the test, then the air spring must be replaced.