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SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Inspection:
1. Look for signs for breakage such as piston rod bent
or heavy dents on the body. These are results of
accident or heavy impacts on suspension parts.
2. Discoloration & light scratchmarks on working area
of piston rod is normal and does not need
replacement, unless leakage is noticed &
confirmed.
3. Look for signs of suspected oil leakage such as oil
patches or wet mud cakes on the damper body.
The presence of oil patch or mud cake can also be
result of oily spray from road or accidental spillage
of oil during servicing.
4. Examine damper area near the seal. Presence of
oil here is sign of oil leakage.
6. Remove two nuts (located below dashboard)
securing strut assembly to the body frame and take
out strut assembly.
A bent piston
rod may be
because of
some accident
or heavy
impact