After studying this chapter, you will be able to:
Visually check for worn or bent rear suspension parts.
Manually check for loose, worn, and weak rear suspension parts.
Check condition of shock absorbers, strut cartridges, and springs.
Replace solid rear axle suspension components.
Replace independent rear axle suspension components.
Add helper springs to rear suspensions.
Diagnose air shock absorber and control system problems.
Replace air shock absorber and control system components.
Install air shock absorbers on vehicles not originally equipped.
Technical Terms
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Plate-and-bumper assembly
Break the taper
Transverse leaf spring
compressor
Helper springs
Axle ratio information
Splicing
Vibration and harshness
Suspension noises
Tire wear
Insufficient ride height
Chapter
8
Rear Suspension
System Service