Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection (Shock Absorber)
Note:
The shock absorber assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from the vehicle to perform the following inspection procedure.
Note:
A light film of oil on the top portion of the lower shock absorber tube is normal. DO NOT replace the shock absorber for this condition.
Condition 1
Oil or fluid residue only on the bottom or top of the shock absorber and not originating from the shaft seal, is not a shock absorber related problem. DO NOT replace the shock absorber, look for other external leaks.
Condition 2
Light film/residue on approximately 1/3 (a) or less of the lower shock tube (A) and originating from the shaft seal, is a NORMAL condition. DO NOT replace the shock absorber.
Condition 3
Oil drip or trail down the lower shock tube and originating from the shaft seal, is an ABNORMAL condition. Replace the shock absorber.
Condition 4
An extreme wet film of oil covering more than 1/3 (b) of the lower shock tube and originating from the shaft seal (B), is an ABNORMAL condition. Replace the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
Inspection- Verify the customer's concern is present. If the concern is present, continue to the next step. If the concern is not present, then the vehicle is operating normally.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Visually inspect each of the shock absorbers for external fluid leaks. Refer to the following conditions 1, 2 , 3 , and 4 for visual inspection.
Note:
The shock absorber assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from the vehicle to perform the following inspection procedure.
- If conditions 1 or 2 are found, continue to step 4.
- If conditions 3 or 4 are found, replace shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection
Note: The strut assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from the vehicle
to perform the following inspection procedure.
Note: A light film of oil on the top portion of the strut is normal.
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