Rear

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - STRUT ASSEMBLY (REAR)







1. Inspect for damaged or broken coil springs.
2. Inspect for torn or damaged strut assembly dust boots.
3. Inspect for damaged upper and lower spring isolators.
4. Lift dust boot and inspect strut assembly for evidence of fluid running from the upper end of fluid reservoir. (Actual leakage will be a stream of fluid running down the side and dripping off lower end of unit). A slight amount of seepage between the strut rod and strut shaft seal is not unusual and does not affect performance of the strut assembly. Also inspect jounce bumpers inside dust boot for signs of damage or deterioration.
5. Verify correct struts and coil springs are installed on vehicle.
Coil springs are rated separately for each side of vehicle depending on optional equipment and type of service.

NOTE: If the coils springs require replacement, be sure that the springs being replaced, are replaced with springs meeting the correct load and spring rate for the vehicle.

Replacement of the coil spring requires removal and disassembly of the strut assembly.