Front Strut Assembly Inspection

Front Strut Assembly Inspection

Front Strut Assembly Removal and Installation

- Inspect strut for oil leakage, damage or deformation.
If defect is found, replace strut as an assembly unit, because it cannot be disassembled.





- Inspect front strut assembly function using the following procedure:

a Check and adjust tire pressures to specification.
b Bounce vehicle body up and down 3 or 4 times, continuously by pushing front end of vehicle's side body on one side to check strut assembly.
Also, note how many times vehicle body rebounds to stop after force application.
c Repeat the same procedure to the other strut to confirm that the both side struts equally respond.
If conditions of struts are in doubt, compare them with known-good vehicle or strut.

- Inspect spring upper seat for cracks or deformation. If defective, replace spring upper seat.
- Inspect strut bearing and bump stopper for wear, cracks or deformation. If defective, replace front strut bearing and bump stopper.