Suspension Bottoms
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Suspension Bottoms
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Check for vehicle overloading. Is the vehicle overloaded? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection Procedure . Is the vehicle trim height incorrect? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the struts and shock absorbers. Refer to Struts Or Shock Absorbers On - Vehicle Testing . Are the components in need of replacement? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 |
| 6 | Remove the excess weight from the vehicle. Did you remove the excess weight from the vehicle? | Go to Step 9 | - |
| 7 | Correct the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection Procedure . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 | Replace the components as necessary. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 9 | - |
| 9 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |