Torque Struts
| Condition | Code | Procedure |
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| Attaching hardware broken | A | Require repair or replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware missing | C | Require replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware not functioning | A | Require repair or replacement of hardware |
| Binding | A | Require replacement |
| Body dented | A | Further inspection required |
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NOTE:
Require replacement of units where dents restrict strut piston rod movement. If dents don't restrict movement, no service is suggested or required.
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| Body punctured | A | Require replacement |
| Bushing deteriorated, affecting performance | A | Require replacement |
| Bushing deteriorated, not affecting performance | No service suggested or required | |
| Bushings missing | C | Require replacement |
| Bushings separated from mounting eye | 1 | Suggest replacement |
| Damping (none) | A | Require replacement |
| Leaking oil, enough for fluid to be running down the body | A | Require replacement |
| Missing | C | Require replacement |
| Noisy | 2 | Further inspection required |
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NOTE:
If noise is isolated to shock or strut, suggest replacement.
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| Piston rod bent | A | Require replacement |
| Piston rod broken | A | Require replacement |
| Seized | A | Require replacement |
| Threads damaged | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Threads stripped (threads missing) | A | Require replacement |