Noise And Vibration

Do not replace suspension components for a noise condition if any of the following conditions are present:

• The noise is less than 11 dB louder than background noise from other sources as observed at the driver's ear in the normal seated driving position, including all windows/doors/apertures closed and all else representative of a typical driving scenario.
• The noise is resolved upon replacement with a new part.
• The noise is also present on a suitable reference vehicle (for example, a vehicle in good repair of the same type as the one being examined).