Front

Strut Assembly Inspection:

1. Inspect for damaged or broken coil springs.
2. Inspect for torn or damaged strut assembly dust boots.

Strut Assembly Leakage Inspection:

3. Lift the 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 for signs of damage or deterioration.

Shock Tower-To-Spring Minimum Clearance Area:

4. Inspect the clearance between the shock tower and the coil spring. Make sure no fasteners are protruding through the shock tower possibly contacting the coil spring and strut. Because of the minimum clearance in this area, installation of metal fasteners could damage the coil spring coating and lead to a corrosion failure of the spring.

CAUTION: At no time when servicing a vehicle, can a sheet metal screw, bolt or other metal fastener be installed in the shock tower to take the place of an original plastic clip. Also, do not drill holes into the front shock tower for the installation of any metal fasteners into the shock tower area indicated.