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 | 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? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4
4 | Inspect the following components:

• | Inspect the shock absorbers. Refer to Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle

• | Inspect for damaged coil springs, torsion bar or leaf springs and replace as necessary.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5 | Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection. Did you complete the trim height inspection procedure? | Go to Step 6 | --
6 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3