2003 harleydavidson rear shocks leaking how to check

I dont think so. because one thing doesnt make the tire have a tear. replace both shocks and check for any kind of kinks around the outside of the frame

this is for the Auto Level for the rear axle,in "most cases" the compressor is bad, and one or both rear shocks leak air. What happens is a shock leaks air and the compressor tries to keep it up, but runs so long that it burns up or is worn out from running too much. plan on at least $1000.00. but have it checked out, YMMV

there should never be a leak in the system at all when the car starts the compressor should run once about 5 to 15 second to check for leaks
if longer than that you are headed for bigger problems

This vehicle has a air ride suspension option which can read the height of the vehicle, when weight is added the suspension will compensate by appling air to the front and rear shocks. When weight reduced it will lower by venting air from the shocks. If the entire vehicle sits low there is a problem with the air compressor circuit (quite often water in the system and freezes causing damage to the compressor). In your case if only one side is low, check the front and rear shocks, the lowest wheel probably has a leaking shock and can't rise.

check for a leveler adjuster could be stuck or if you are sure that you have front air shocks the line could be leaking hoses cracked or broke or the shock itself could be damaged to check further to find the problem

> Does this vehicle have shock absorbers or leaf springs?
It would be either leaf or coil springs; shock absorbers serve to prevent that continued bouncing and these may be simply shot.
The crude way of checking shocks still works somewhat:
- Position yourself on each corner of the vehicle and through repeated pushing down and letting the corner come back up, get some momentum and then let go at the bottom of the cycle.
If the shocks (which may be located within coil springs- McPherson struts) are still effective, the vehicle should rise slightly once and then settle. If they are blown, there will be some continued 'overshoot.'
The leaked fluid can be checked for odor; brake fluid is pretty distinctive while lubricants will smell somewhat like oil or grease. This could be from a shock but most are now gas filled rather than with a type of hydraulic fluid.

check youer air shocks for leakes and rear hight sensor

I've never heard of anyone sucsesfully repairing one. So I'd have to go with no.

I'd have them checked first to determine if it is actually the shocks, or possibly just a loose or cracked line, which should be a pretty inexpensive fix. If it turns out to be shocks, weigh it out then.