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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 front strut bar 4 times or more. Check that there is no abnormal resistance/noise, operational resistance, bends/scratches on the rod or oil leaks. If these are found, replace the front strut bar with a new one.





NOTICE:
When disposing of the suspension tower damper assembly, see Disposal. Procedures