Auto Trans Pressure Test Table

Proper testing of the pressure at various points in the Auto Transmission Unit can reveal a lot about the condition of the AT box. A simple yet effective prognosis for instance could be the popular disconnection of the oil cooler hose and check if the ATF fluid oozes out when the Auto Box is in motion as proof of the working status of the TC (torque converter)  but more often there is more than that.

Rear Absorber with mc pherson type strut

4G13 Rear Absorber Replacement

It is better to remove the two bolts starting with the one at the brake drum and then the bolt between the absorber to the rear suspension lower arm. Removing only the absorber bolt requires a lot of effort to pry out the absorber later leading to a lot of stressed area and possibly damage to the attachments.