Front Strut Assembly: Inspection: Notes

Check the rubber components for wear or damage.
Check the spring for deformation or damage.
Hold the shock absorber and push. Then pull it up and down more than three times. Check for strange noises and irregular elasticity.

Fig 1: Checking Shock Absorber For Strange Noises And Irregular Elasticity
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Check the shock absorber for damage or leakage.