Suspension Bottoms
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.
- Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? If so, go to step 2 . If not, go to SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS .
- Verify that the suspension bottoms. Does the vehicle operate normally? If so, system is OK. If not, go to step 3 .
- Check for vehicle overloading. Refer to Vehicle Certification Label located on the edge of the driver's door. Is the vehicle overloaded? If so, go to step 6 . If not, go to step 4 .
- Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT INSPECTION PROCEDURE . Is the vehicle trim height incorrect? If so, go to step 7 . If not, go to step 5 .
- Inspect the struts and shock absorbers. Refer to STRUTS OR SHOCK ABSORBERS ON-VEHICLE TESTING . Are the components in need of replacement? If so, go to step 8 . If not, go to step 9 .
- Remove the excess weight from the vehicle. Did you remove the excess weight from the vehicle? If so, go to step 9 .
- Correct the vehicle trim height. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT INSPECTION PROCEDURE . Did you complete the repair? If so, go to step 9 .
- Replace the components as necessary. Did you complete the repair? If so, go to step 9 .
- Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If so, system is OK. If not, go to step 3 .