Suspension Bottoms

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, go to next step. If not, go to SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS  .
2. Verify that the suspension bottoms. Does the vehicle operate normally? If so, then system is okay. If not, go to next step.
3. Inspect the vehicle for overloading. Is the vehicle overloaded? If so, go to step  6 . If not, go to next 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 next 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 .
6. Remove the excess weight from the vehicle. When finished, go to step  9 .
7. Correct the vehicle trim height. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT INSPECTION PROCEDURE  . After inspection, go to step  9 .
8. Replace the components as necessary. After replacement, go to next step.
9. Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If so, then system is okay. If not, go to step  3 .