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.

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Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis

Attempt to duplicate the condition. Road test the vehicle.

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System OK

Is the noise reactive to vehicle load or speed?

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Perform the following inspections:

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Inspect the front wheel bearings. Refer to Wheel Bearings Diagnosis.

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Bounce the rear of the vehicle in order to duplicate the noise.

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Inspect the rear suspension components for looseness. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.
3. Inspect the rear suspension components for damage and repair as necessary.

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Inspect the rear shock absorber. Refer to Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle.

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1. Install a listening device, if existing.
2. Bounce the rear of the vehicle, preferably by using a listening device, in order to locate the source of the noise. If necessary, road test the vehicle.
3. Repair or replace any defective component, as necessary.

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System OK

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

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System OK

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