Bench Test

The shock absorbers are gas-pressurized, which results in the shock absorbers being fully extended when not restrained. If a shock absorber does not fully extend, it is damaged and should be replaced. Check length overall. If the shock absorber does not meet the length overall requirement, there is a good indication something internal is not to specification and the shock absorber should be replaced.

With the shock absorber in the normal upright position, compress it and allow it to extend three times to purge the pressure chamber of any gas that may have been introduced during handling.