Suspension Bottoms. Generic Unit Repair 2004

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2004 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Suspension Bottoms

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.

Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis

Verify that the suspension bottoms.

Does the vehicle operate normally?

System OK

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Check for vehicle overloading and correct the overloading condition as necessary. Refer to Vehicle Certification Label in General Information.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect the following components for damage or wear:

•	Struts and shock absorbers, refer to Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle .

•	Coil springs, refer to Shock, Shock Component, and/or Spring Replacement , Leaf Springs Replacement or Torsion Bar Replacement in Front Suspension or Coil Spring Replacement , Strut Disassemble/Assemble Repair or Leaf Spring Replacement in Rear Suspension.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .

Did you complete the trim height inspection procedure?

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Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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