Step | Action | Yes | No | ||||
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DEFINITION: Any noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle that is induced by VEHICLE SPEED or DRIVING TERRAIN as related to the rear suspension. | |||||||
1 | Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | |||||
2 | Verify that the rear suspension is noisy. Is the rear suspension noisy? | Go to Step 3 | System OK | ||||
3 |
Is the complaint noise present? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 | ||||
4 |
Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 23 | -- | ||||
5 |
Are any components damaged? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 | ||||
6 | Repair or replace any damaged components. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 23 | -- | ||||
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Does either tire exhibit unusual tread wear? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 10 | ||||
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Is the noise now emitted from the front of the vehicle? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10 | ||||
9 | Replace the tire(s) that are causing the noise. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 23 | -- | ||||
10 | Ensure that the park brake cable and the spare tire are secured properly. Did you service any components? | Go to Step 23 | Go to Step 11 | ||||
11 | Ensure that all of the wheel nuts are tightened to the correct specification. Tighten as necessary. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in Tires and Wheels. Did you tighten any of the wheel nuts? | Go to Step 23 | Go to Step 12 | ||||
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Is either strut loose? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 15 | ||||
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Is the strut loose? | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 23 | ||||
14 | Replace the loose or worn strut. Refer to the following:
Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 23 | -- | ||||
15 | Use your hands in order to push and pull on the rear spindle rod. Is the rear spindle rod loose? | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 18 | ||||
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Is the rear spindle rod loose? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 23 | ||||
17 | Replace the rear spindle rod as necessary. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 23 | -- | ||||
18 | Use your hands in order to push and pull on the rear trailing arm. Is either rear trailing arm loose? | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 21 | ||||
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Is either rear trailing arm loose? | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 23 | ||||
20 | Replace any worn or loose rear trailing arm bushings. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 23 | -- | ||||
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Important: Do not allow the J 39570 to contact any moving components. Does either wheel bearing exhibit excessive noise? | Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 8 | ||||
22 | Replace the wheel bearing(s). Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement in Rear Suspension. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 23 | -- | ||||
23 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Does the system operate normally? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |