A technician is checking a suspension complaint. He depresses the front bumper a few inches by hand then releases it. When the front bumper is released, it oscillates up and down about three times before coming to rest. What could be the problem?

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Worn shock absorbers are responsible for the described symptom. Shock absorbers are designed to dampen the oscillations of the vehicle's suspension system. If they are worn, they cannot effectively dampen these oscillations, leading to excessive bouncing or oscillation before the vehicle comes to rest.

A Technician Is Checking a Suspension Complaint