REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
2016 – MX-5 – Suspension
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)
2. Remove the trunk end trim. (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. When working on the left side of the vehicle, remove the trunk covering. (See TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. When working on the left side of the vehicle, remove the partition board. (See PARTITION BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the trunk side trim. (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6. When working on the left side of the vehicle, remove the fuel-filler pipe protector. (See FUEL-FILLER PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)
7. When working on the left side of the vehicle, remove the auto leveling sensor and the auto leveling sensor short cord as a single unit. (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR SHORT-CORD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
8. Remove the rear shock absorber. (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
9. Inspect the rear shock absorber for damage or oil leakage.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the rear shock absorber. (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
10. Compress and extend the rear shock absorber piston rod at least three times at a steady rate. From the fourth compression stroke, verify that the operational force does not change and that there is no unusual noise.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the rear shock absorber. (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)