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Strut Tower Brace: Testing and Inspection





FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT STRUT BAR: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Compress and extend the suspension tower damper assembly 4 times or more. Check that there is no abnormal resistance/noise, bends/scratches on the rod or oil leakage. If any of these are found, replace the suspension tower damper assembly with a new one.