Practice question
During inspection, a rear monoshock is found to have oil coating its shaft and dripping from the lower mount. What is the correct repair procedure?
- Tighten the spring preload adjuster collar to compress the leaking seal
- Spray the shaft with silicon lubricant to seal the leak
- Clean the shaft and refill the damping fluid with heavier grade engine oil
- Replace or rebuild the shock absorber assembly, as the main shaft seal has failed
Answer: D — Replace or rebuild the shock absorber assembly, as the main shaft seal has failed
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