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GA12 Component Check Strut Assembly Check



^ Remove known good right rear actuator and exchange places with suspected left rear actuator.

^ install and reconnect two shock actuators to vehicle shocks and wiring harness.

^ Repeat Service Bay Diagnostics.

^ Did STAR Tester display a code 56 and/or 60?

YES -- SERVICE left rear shock/strut assembly for binding (force required to switch from "SOFT" to "FIRM"). REPEAT Service Bay Diagnostics. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

NO -- The problem of not switching to the desired position may have not been due to the actuator not being properly mounted to the strut and is now corrected.