On Vehicle Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? See DESCRIPTION and VISUAL/PHYSICAL INSPECTION . Go to next step.
- Verify that the malfunction is present. Go to next step.
- Inspect each strut or shock absorber for external fluid leakage. If shock absorber is leaking, go to step 7 . If shock absorber is not leaking, go to next step.
- Inspect the vehicle trim height. See ELECTRONIC - LEVEL CONTROL. After completing trim height inspection and adjustment. If trim height is not correct, repair and recheck system for normal operation.
- Use your hands in order to lift up and push down each corner of the vehicle 3 times. Remove your hands from the vehicle. If vehicle stops bouncing after two cycles, go to step 8 . If vehicle does not stop bouncing after two cycles, go to step 7 .
- Replace the front spring or the rear spring. See STRUT ASSEMBLY .
- Replace the strut or shock absorber. See STRUT ASSEMBLY .
- Road test vehicle to verify repair.
NOTE:
A light film of oil on the top portion of the reservoir is normal.