For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: The tire and wheel assembly bounces with a frequency directly related to the vehicle speed.
1 | Did you review the system Descriptions and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
2 | Verify that the tires hop or that the vehicle handles poorly. Is the customer's concern present? | Go to Step 3 | System OK
3 | Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. Refer to Tire Diagnosis - Irregular or Premature Wear in Tires and Wheels. Do the tires require replacement? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4
4 | Inspect the tires and wheels for missing wheel weights. Are the wheel weights missing? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5
5 | Inspect the tires and wheels for excessive runout. Refer to Tire and Wheel Assembly Runout Measurement - On-Vehicle in Vibration Diagnosis and Correction. Does the tire and wheel have excessive runout? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6
6 | Inspect the front struts and the rear shocks for wear or damage. Refer to Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle . Are the components worn or damaged? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10
7 | Replace the tire or the wheel as necessary. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting in Tires and Wheels. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 10 | --
8 | Balance the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Assembly Balancing - Off Vehicle in Vibration Diagnosis and Correction. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 10 | --
9 | Replace the strut or the shock absorber as necessary. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement in Front Suspension or to Shock Absorber Replacement in Rear Suspension. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 10 | --
10 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3