For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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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.
1 | Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis .
2 | Verify that the suspension bottoms. Does the vehicle operate normally? | System OK | Go to Step 3
3 | Check for vehicle overloading and correct the overloading condition as necessary. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4
4 | Inspect the suspension struts. Refer to Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 5
5 | Inspect the suspension coil springs for wear or damage: Are the suspension coil springs worn or damaged? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6
6 | Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Strategy Based Diagnosis in General Information.
7 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3