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CHAS
INSPECTION
1.Inspect:
● Shock absorber
Oil leaks → Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
● Ball joint
Cracks/Damage → Replace the shock
absorber assembly.
● Spring
Fatigue/Damage → Replace the shock
absorber assembly.
Move the spring up and down.
2.Inspect:
● Steering knuckle
Cracks/Pitting/Damage → Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent shaft;
this may dangerously weaken the shaft.
3.Inspect:
● Lower arm
Cracks/Bends/Damage → Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent arm;
this may dangerously weaken the arm.
4.Inspect:
● Bushings 1
Wear/Damage → Replace as a set.
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND FRONT ARM
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