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if available; otherwise,
replace control arm.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads, if
available; otherwise, replace
control arm.
Bent .................... B ............ Require replacement.
Bushing hole oversized .. B ............ Require replacement.
Ball joint hole oversized
(loose interference or
press fit) ............. B .......... (1) Further inspection
required.
Corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A ............ Require replacement.
Holes distorted ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - If oversized ball joint is available, require
replacement of ball joint. If oversized ball joint
is not available, require replacement of control arm.
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DRAG LINKS
DRAG LINK INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
incorrect .............. A .......... Require replacement of
incorrect part, if available;
otherwise, replace drag link.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part, if available;
otherwise, replace drag link.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .. Require replacement of missing
part, if available; otherwise,
replace drag link.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads,
if available; otherwise,
replace drag link.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads, if
available; otherwise, replace
drag link.
Bent .................... B ............ Require replacement.
Binding ................. A .......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Grease boot cracked ..... 2 ........ ( 2) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot missing ..... 2 ........ ( 3) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot torn ........ 2 ........ ( 4) Suggest replacement.
Grease fitting broken ... A ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
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Grease fitting missing .. C ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease fitting
won't seal ............. A ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease seal missing ..... 2 ........ (5) Suggest replacement.
Grease seal torn ........ 2 ........ ( 4) Suggest replacement.
Looseness (perceptible
horizontal movement) ... 1 ........ ( 6) Suggest replacement.
Looseness that is
excessive .............. B ..... ( 6)( 7) Require replacement.
Seized .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Stud bent ............... B ........ ( 8) Require replacement.
Stud broken ............. A ........ ( 8) Require replacement.
Stud loose in
taper hole ............. A ........... ( 8) Require repair or
replacement.
Taper hole elongated .... A ........ ( 9) Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ........ ( 8) Require replacement.
Wear exceeds
manufacturer's
specifications ......... B ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - If greaseable, grease joint. If problem persists or
joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.
( 2) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
the joint and will accelerate wear.
( 3) - Lack of grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
the joint and will accelerate wear.
( 4) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter the
joint and will accelerate wear.
( 5) - Missing grease seal will allow contaminants to enter
the joint and will accelerate wear.
( 6) - If manufacturer's procedures for inspection exist, use
those procedures; otherwise, use an approved inspection
method such as the dry park check.
CAUTION: DO NOT use pliers or pry bar to check ball and
socket movement. Use only moderate hand pressure.
( 7) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant
enough to affect vehicle handling or structural
integrity.
( 8) - Check for damaged taper hole.
( 9) - Check for damaged stud.
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ELECTRONIC RIDE CONTROL SHOCKS AND STRUTS
NOTE: This section covers the electronic damping control portion
of the electronic shock or strut. For dampening portion of
shock or strut conditions and procedures, refer to the
SHOCK ABSORBERS, STRUT CARTRIDGES AND STRUT ASSEMBLIES
section.
ELECTRONIC RIDE CONTROL SHOCK AND STRUT INSPECTION
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Condition Code Procedure
Connector bent .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector loose ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Electronic valve control
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inoperative ............ 2 ........ (1) Suggest replacement.
Terminal bent ........... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - It is acceptable to replace with a non-electronically
controlled unit, where available.
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IDLER ARMS
IDLER ARM INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require replacement of broken
part, if available; otherwise,
replace idler arm.
Attaching hardware
incorrect .............. A .......... Require replacement of
incorrect part, if available;
otherwise, replace idler arm.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part, if available;
otherwise, replace idler arm.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .. Require replacement of missing
part, if available; otherwise,
replace idler arm.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads,
if available; otherwise,
replace idler arm.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads, if
available; otherwise, replace
idler arm.
Binding ................. A .......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Grease boot cracked ..... 2 ........ ( 2) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot missing ..... 2 ........ ( 3) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot torn ........ 2 ........ ( 4) Suggest replacement.
Grease fitting broken ... A ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease fitting missing .. C ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease fitting
won't seal ............. A ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease seal missing ..... 2 ........ ( 5) Suggest replacement.
Grease seal torn ........ 2 ........ ( 4) Suggest replacement.
Greaseable joint will not
take grease ............ 2 ...... ( 1) Suggest replacement of
grease fitting.
Looseness at frame
bracket end ............ B ........ ( 6)( 7) Require repair or
replacement.
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Looseness at link end
(perceptible horizontal
movement) .............. 1 ........ (8) Suggest replacement.
Looseness at link end
that is excessive ...... B ..... ( 8)( 9) Require replacement.
Mounted out of position
(center link
not parallel) .......... B .......... Require repositioning.
Nut on stud loose ....... A .......... ( 10) Require repair or
replacement.
Seized .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Stud bent ............... B ....... ( 11) Require replacement.
Stud broken ............. A ....... ( 11) Require replacement.
Taper hole elongated .... A ....... ( 12) Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ....... ( 11) Require replacement.
Wear exceeds
manufacturer's
specifications ......... B ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - If greaseable, grease joint. If problem persists or
joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.
( 2) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
joint and will accelerate wear.
( 3) - Lack of grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
joint and will accelerate wear.
( 4) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
joint and will accelerate wear.
( 5) - Missing grease seal will allow contaminants to enter
joint and will accelerate wear.
( 6) - If manufacturer's procedures and specifications exist,
use those procedures and specifications; otherwise, use
an approved inspection method such as the dry park check.
( 7) - Looseness is defined as movement that creates excessive
toe change.
( 8) - If manufacturer's procedures for inspection exist, use
those procedures; otherwise, use an approved inspection
method such as the dry park check.
CAUTION: DO NOT use pliers or pry bar to check ball and
socket movement. Use only moderate hand pressure.
( 9) - Excessive looseness is defined as significant enough
to affect vehicle handling or structural integrity.
( 10 ) - Check for bent stud or damaged taper hole.
( 11 ) - Check for damaged taper hole.
( 12 ) - Check for damaged stud.
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KING PINS
You are not required to replace king pins in axle sets.
However, when replacing a king pin due to wear exceeding
manufacturer's specifications, you may suggest replacement of the
other king pin on the axle if its measurement shows it is close to the
end of its useful life.
KING PIN INSPECTION
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Condition Code Procedure
Bearing balls pitted .... A ........... Require replacement.
Bearing balls worn ...... A ........... Require replacement.
Bearing races pitted .... A ........... Require replacement.
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replace pitman arm.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads, if
available; otherwise, replace
pitman arm.
Bent .................... B ............ Require replacement.
Binding ................. A .......... (1) Further inspection
required.
Grease boot cracked ..... 2 ........ ( 2) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot missing ..... 2 ........ ( 3) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot torn ........ 2 ........ ( 4) Suggest replacement.
Grease fitting broken ... A ...... Require replacement grease
fitting.
Grease fitting missing .. C ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease fitting
won't seal ............. A ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease seal missing ..... 2 ......... ( 3) Suggest replacement
of seal.
Grease seal torn ........ 2 ......... ( 4) Suggest replacement
of seal.
Looseness (perceptible
horizontal movement) ... 1 ........ ( 5) Suggest replacement.
Looseness that is
excessive .............. B ..... ( 5)( 6) Require replacement.
Nut on stud loose ....... A ........... ( 7) Require repair or
replacement.
Seized .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Splines damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Splines stripped
(splines missing) ...... A ............ Require replacement.
Stud bent ............... B ........ ( 8) Require replacement.
Stud broken ............. A ........ ( 8) Require replacement.
Stud loose in
taper hole ............. A ........... ( 8) Require repair or
replacement.
Taper hole elongated .... A ........ ( 9) Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ........ ( 8) Require replacement.
( 1) - If greaseable, grease joint. If problem persists or
joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.
( 2) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
joint and will accelerate wear.
( 3) - Lack of grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
joint and will accelerate wear.
( 4) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter joint
and will accelerate wear.
( 5) - If manufacturer's procedures for inspection exist, use
those procedures; otherwise, use an approved inspection
method such as the dry park check.
CAUTION: DO NOT use pliers or pry bar to check ball and socket
movement. Use only moderate hand pressure.
( 6) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant
enough to affect vehicle handling or structural integrity.
( 7) - Check for bent stud of damaged taper hole.
( 8) - Check for damaged taper hole.
( 9) - Check for damaged stud.
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Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads.
Bent .................... B ............ Require replacement.
Corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A ............ Require replacement.
Holes distorted ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ............ Require replacement.
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RELAY RODS
RELAY ROD INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
incorrect .............. A .......... Require replacement of
incorrect part, if available;
otherwise, replace relay rod.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part, if available;
otherwise, replace relay rod.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .. Require replacement of missing
part, if available; otherwise,
replace relay rod.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads,
if available; otherwise,
replace relay rod.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads, if
available; otherwise, replace
relay rod.
Bent .................... B ............ Require replacement.
Binding ................. A .......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Grease boot cracked ..... 2 ........ ( 2) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot missing ..... 2 ........ ( 3) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot torn ........ 2 ........ ( 4) Suggest replacement.
Grease fitting broken ... A ...... Require replacement grease
fitting.
Grease fitting missing .. C ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease fitting
won't seal ............. A ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease seal missing ..... 2 ........ ( 3) Suggest replacement.
Grease seal torn ........ 2 ........ ( 4) Suggest replacement.
Looseness (perceptible
horizontal movement) ... 1 ........ ( 5) Suggest replacement.
Looseness that is
excessive .............. B ..... ( 5)( 6) Require replacement.
Seized .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Stud bent ............... B ........ ( 7) Require replacement.
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Stud loose in
taper hole ............. A ........... (7) Require repair or
replacement.
Taper hole elongated .... A ........ ( 8) Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ........ ( 7) Require replacement.
Wear exceeds
manufacturer's
specifications .......... B ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - If greaseable, grease joint. If problem persists or
joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.
( 2) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
the joint and will accelerate wear.
( 3) - Lack of grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
the joint and will accelerate wear.
( 4) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter the
joint and will accelerate wear.
( 5) - If manufacturer's procedures for inspection exist, use
those procedures; otherwise, use an approved inspection
method such as the dry park check.
CAUTION: DO NOT use pliers or pry bar to check ball and
socket movement. Use only moderate hand pressure.
( 6) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant
enough to affect vehicle handling or structural
integrity.
( 7) - Check for damaged taper hole.
( 8) - Check for damaged stud.
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SHOCK ABSORBERS, STRUT CARTRIDGES AND STRUT ASSEMBLIES
You are not required to replace shocks or struts in axle
sets. However, when replacing a shock or strut due to the conditions
that follow, you may suggest replacement of the other shock or strut
on the same axle for improved performance and preventive maintenance.
* Part is close to the end of its useful life
* To extend tire life
* To balance ride and handling
* To improve stopping distance
When replacing steering and/or suspension components which
may affect an alignment angle, you are required to check and adjust
alignment as needed. Refer to the OEM specifications.
Under no circumstances should a technician bend struts or
strut housings.
A vehicle's load-carrying and handling abilities are limited
by its suspension, tires, brakes, and driveline. Installing coil over
shocks or any other load assist device does not increase the vehicle's
load capacity. See the vehicle owner's manual for more details.
NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with original equipment coil over
shocks, apply the conditions for coil springs from the
SPRINGS - COIL, LEAF AND TORSION BAR section of the
STEERING AND SUSPENSION guidelines. If the vehicle is
equipped with add-on coil over shocks, you may suggest
replacing the shocks with standard shocks for any spring-
related condition.
SHOCK ABSORBER, STRUT CARTRIDGE AND STRUT ASSEMBLY INSPECTION
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware bent . B ... Require repair or replacement
of bent part, if available;
otherwise, replace shock or
strut.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require replacement of broken
part, if available; otherwise,
replace shock or strut.
Attaching hardware
corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A . Require replacement of corroded
part, if available; otherwise,
replace shock or strut.
Attaching hardware
incorrect .............. A .......... Require replacement of
incorrect part, if available;
otherwise, replace shock or
strut.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part, if available;
otherwise, replace shock or
strut.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .. Require replacement of missing
part, if available; otherwise,
replace shock or strut.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads,
if available; otherwise,
replace shock or strut.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads, if
available; otherwise, replace
shock or strut.
Binding ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Body dented ............. A .......... (1) Further inspection
required.
Body punctured .......... A ............ Require replacement.
Brake hose bracket
bent ................... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Brake hose bracket
missing ................ C ............ Require replacement.
Brake hose bracket
threads damaged ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Brake hose bracket
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... C ............ Require replacement.
Compression bumper
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
compression bumper.
Compression bumper
split .................. 1 .......... Suggest replacement of
compression bumper.
Damping (none) .......... A ............ Require replacement.
Dust boot (bellows)
split .................. 2 ......... ( 2) Suggest replacement
of boot.