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Struts or Shock Absorbers Noisy

1. Check all the mountings for proper torque. A loose mounting will cause a noise.
2. If all the mountings are intact, bounce the vehicle by quickly pushing down, then lifting up the corners of the bumpers. Use the same amount of effort on each test.
3. Insure that you hear only a hissing sound. Any other sound indicates a problem.