2002 Nissan Altima Shocks and Struts

2002 NISSAN ALTIMA
98,100 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HERE2STAY
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When i ride over speed bumps, i notice that my back end makes a noise like it is scraping. How would i notice if my struts or shocks are bad?
Nov 28, 2008 at 6:38 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The rule of thumb is that if you start to get the corner of the card bouncing by hand, it should come to rest after 11/2 oscillations. also check for oil leaking around the strut seal, start here.

mark (mhpautos)
Nov 28, 2008 at 7:40 AM
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