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the facts, allowing the customer to draw their own conclusions and make an informed decision about how to proceed. STEERING AND SUSPENSION SERVICE PROCEDURES REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED FOR PROPER VEHICLE OPERATION Steering and suspension are complex systems made up of a variety of interdependent components. For proper vehicle handling, ride, and tire wear, a thorough inspection is required whenever suspension work is being performed. Conditions listed assume that the problem has been isolated to the specific component by proper testing procedures. NOTE: 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. CAUTION: DO NOT use ride height altering or load compensating components, such as variable rate springs and coil over shocks, on vehicles with height or load sensing proportioning valve-equipped braking systems, unless these components are original equipment. AIR RIDE SUSPENSION NOTE: Depending on the air suspension design, there are some aftermarket products available to eliminate the air ride suspension on certain vehicles. If the system has been eliminated with one of these products, then no service is suggested or required. AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SHOCKS AND AIR STRUTS NOTE: This section covers the air spring portion of the air shock or strut. For damping portion of shock or strut conditions and procedures, refer to the SHOCK ABSORBERS, STRUT CARTRIDGES AND STRUT ASSEMBLIES section. AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SHOCK AND AIR STRUT INSPECTION Condition Code Procedure Inner fabric of air bag damaged ................ A ............ Require replacement. Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement. Outer covering of air bag is cracked to the extent that inner fabric of air bag is visible ......... 1 ............ Suggest replacement. AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SPRING VALVES AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SPRING VALVE INSPECTION Condition Code Procedure |