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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. 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 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 |