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GENERAL SS -11 DETAILED TEST A : FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS A1 ROAD TEST THE VEHICLE 1. Test drive the vehicle. 2. During the road test, drive the vehicle over a rough road. Determine from which ● Is there a squeak, creak or rattle noise ? ⇒ YES Go to A2. ⇒ NO The suspension system is OK. Conduct a diagnosis on other suspect systems. A2 INSPECT THE STEERING SYSTEM 1. Check the steering system for wear or damage. ● Are the steering components worn or damaged ? ⇒ YES Repair the steering system. Install new components as necessary. ⇒ NO Go to A3. A3 FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/STRUT CHECK 1. Check the front shock absorbers/strut mounts for loose bolts or nuts. 2. Check the front shock absorbers/struts for damage. Perform a shock absorber check. ● Are the front shock absorbers/struts loose or damaged ? ⇒ YES Tighten to specifications if loose. ⇒ NO Go to A4. A4 CHECK THE FRONT SPRINGS Check the front spring and front spring mounts/brackets for wear or damage. ● Are the front springs or spring mounts/brackets worn or damaged ? ⇒ YES Repair or Install new components as necessary. Test the system for normal operation. ⇒ NO Go to A5. |