Component Tests and General Diagnostics

37 00 ... Checking air springs for damage





Note:
If a vehicle has been driven with depressurized air springs, the air springs must always be replaced.





Raise vehicle.

Air spring is OK:
1. when the gaiter cannot be pressed in by hand
2. when no visible damage (e.g. kinks, cracks, porous areas, etc.) is discernible
3. when the rolling fold is uniform

Note:
If one of the above-mentioned points fails the test, then the air spring must be replaced.