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Suspension Bottoms

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NOTE: A loud bang or thump that can usually be felt and/or heard when the vehicle is driven over bumps. This condition is commonly noticed when the vehicle trim height is too low.
  1. Did you review the general description and perform the necessary inspections? If so, proceed to next step. If not, see SYMPTOMS (SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS) .
  2. Verify that the suspension bottoms. Does the vehicle operate normally? If so, system is okay. If not, proceed to next step.
  3. Check for vehicle overloading. See Figure. Is the vehicle overloaded? If so, go to step  6. If not, proceed to next step.
  4. Inspect the vehicle trim height. See TRIM HEIGHT . Is the vehicle trim height incorrect? If so, go to step  7. If not, proceed to next step.
  5. Inspect the struts and shock absorbers. See STRUTS OR SHOCK ABSORBERS . Are the components in need of replacement? If so, go to step  8. If not, go to step  9.
  6. Remove the excess weight from the vehicle. When complete, go to step  9.
  7. Correct the vehicle trim height. See TRIM HEIGHT . When complete, go to step  9.
  8. Replace the components as necessary. When complete, proceed to next step.
  9. Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If so, system is okay. If not, go to step  3.
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