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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.
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Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections?
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Step 2
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Go to
Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
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2
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Verify that the suspension bottoms.
Does the vehicle operate normally?
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System OK
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Step 3
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Inspect for vehicle overloading and correct the overloading condition as necessary. Refer to
Vehicle Certification, Tire Placard, Anti-Theft, and Service Parts ID Label
for specifications.
Did you find and correct the condition?
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Go to
Step 6
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Go to
Step 4
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4
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Inspect the following components:
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Inspect for damaged coil springs, torsion bar or leaf springs and replace as necessary.
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Did you find and correct the condition?
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Go to
Step 6
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Step 5
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Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to
Trim Height Inspection
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Did you complete the trim height inspection procedure?
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Go to
Step 6
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Drive the vehicle in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
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System OK
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Go to
Step 3
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