Suspension Bottoms
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? See DESCRIPTION and VISUAL/PHYSICAL INSPECTION . Go to next step.
- Road test vehicle to verify if suspension bottoms. If condition exists, go to next step.
- Check for vehicle overloading. If vehicle is overloaded, remove excess weight from vehicle. If vehicle is not overloaded and condition still exists, go to next step.
- Inspect the vehicle trim height. See ELECTRONIC - LEVEL CONTROL. After completing trim height inspection and adjustment. If trim height is not correct, repair and recheck system for normal operation.
- Inspect springs, struts, and shock absorbers for damage or malfunction. See STRUTS/SHOCK ABSORBER under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION. Repair components as necessary and retest system for normal operation.
- Road test vehicle to verify system repair. If condition is still present, go to step 2 .