1. Check for the presence of shock absorbers where these are a standard item.







2. Examine each shock absorber for damage, corrosion and security of attachment.

Note: For shock absorbers incorporated in MacPherson struts, inspect in conjunction with items under sub-section 2.5.

3. Examine each shock absorber for fluid leaks.

Note: Ensure that any fluid near the unit is from the shock absorber and not from another source.

Slight seepage causing a film of fluid on a shock absorber is not a reason for rejection.

1.

a. No shock absorbers fitted to a vehicle on which they are known to be fitted as standard

b. a shock absorber missing.

2.

a. External damage or corrosion to the casing of a shock absorber so that the unit does not function

b. an insecure or detached shock absorber.

3. A fluid leakage serious enough to indicate that the fluid seal of a shock absorber has failed.