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Suspension Bottoms

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DEFINITION: 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? Go to Step 2  Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis 
2 Verify that the suspension bottoms.
Does the vehicle operate normally?
System OK Go to Step 3 
3 Inspect for vehicle overloading and correct the overloading condition as necessary. Refer to Vehicle Certification, Tire Placard, Anti-Theft, and Service Parts ID Label for specifications.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 4 
4 Inspect the following components:
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 5 
5 Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .
Did you complete the trim height inspection procedure?
Go to Step 6  -
6 Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 3