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HA24 Component Checks (Shock Fluid Mist Filter Check)



^ From the previous tests it has been determined that the cause of the venting problem is located in the air spring solenoid valve or shock/strut assembly. In order to determine which is the problem the following actions are required:

^ Using a body hoist raise vehicle off the floor (tire rotation height) so that no weight is on the tires.

^ Vent the right front air spring as in Step HA19 and remove air spring solenoid valve.

^ Remove air spring solenoid valve shock fluid mist filter.

^ Shock fluid mist filter is:

Clean or slightly oily -- GO to HA25.

Very oily -- GO to HA26.