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 15 | -- |
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 15 | -- |
7 |
Does either tire exhibit unusual tread wear? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 10 |
8 |
Is the noise now emitted from the front of the vehicle? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10 |
9 | Replace the tires that are causing the noise. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | -- |
10 | Ensure that the park brake cable and the spare tire are secured properly. Did you service any components? | Go to Step 15 | 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 15 | Go to Step 12 |
12 |
Is either shock absorber loose? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 15 |
13 |
Is the shock absorber loose? | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15 |
14 | Replace the loose or worn shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement in Rear Suspension. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | -- |
15 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Does the system operate normally? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |