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 approxi-
mately 3 mm
(0.12 in.) diameter.
LEAF SPRING, BUMP STOPPER AND LEAF
SPRING BUSHES CHECK
D Inspect for crack and damage. If found defective, replace. Also
inspect if the bump stopper is seated properly. If it is off its seat,
replace.
D Inspect for wear and breakage. If found defective, replace.
When shackle pin bush is not worn and yet abnormal sound is
noted while driving, remove bushes and apply silicone grease
to its periphery.
REAR SUSPENSION 3E-3
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