REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION

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1.  Remove the wheel and tire.

2.  Remove the rear shock absorber. (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION.)

3.  Inspect the rear shock absorber for damage.

•  If there is any malfunction, replace the rear shock absorber. (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION.)

4.  Inspect the rear shock absorber for oil leakage and if there is any malfunction, replace the rear shock absorber. (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION.)

Caution

•  Even if there is no oil leakage, there may be gas leakage or internal part damage. Gas leakage and internal part damage cause a lowered vehicle height, unstable vehicle movement, or abnormal noise. Perform the stroke inspection and verify that there is no malfunction.

SYMPTOM	DETAIL	ACTION
	OIL STAIN BELOW DUST BOOT •  Oil stain is below the dust boot as shown in the figure. •  The oil stain area is 1/3 of L or less. Note •  The oil stain is not progressive because the area dampens and dries repeatedly. •  The damping function is operating normally.	Wipe off any dust or oil on the surface.
	OIL LEAKAGE RUNS DOWN IN STRIP •  Oil is running down in a strip along the side of the rear shock absorber as shown in the figure.	Replace the rear shock absorber. (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION.)
	OIL LEAKAGE BELOW DUST BOOT •  The oil leakage area is 1/2 of L or more as shown in the figure.

5.  Expand and contract the rear shock absorber piston rod 3 times or more at a certain speed and after the 4th time verify that the weight in a full stroke is constant with no abnormal response and noise.

•  If there is any malfunction, replace the rear shock absorber. (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION.)