DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Refer to Section 3.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CHECK
D Inspect for deformation or damage.
D Inspect bushings for wear or damage.
D Inspect for evidence of oil leakage.
Replace any defective part.
WARNING:
When handling rear shock absorber in which high pres-
sure gas is sealed, make sure to observe the following
precautions.
1) Don’t disassemble it.
2) Don’t put it into the fire.
3) Don’t store it where it gets hot.
4) Before disposing it, be sure to drill a hole in it where
shown by an arrow in figure and let gas and oil out.
Lay it down sideways for this work.
5) The gas itself is harmless but it may issue out of the
hole together with chips generated by the drill. There-
fore, be sure to wear goggle.
Drill hole with
approximately 3 mm
(0.12 in.) diameter.
TRAILING ARM, LATERAL ROD, REAR AXLE
AND COIL SPRING CHECK
D Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
D Inspect bushing for damage, wear or breakage.
Replace any defective part.
3E1-4 REAR SUSPENSION
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