Vehicle Ride Firmness

SSS control module controls an electric actuator in each strut. The actuator rotates a selector valve that has 3 different sized orifices. The position of the selector valve affects the firmness of the strut damping characteristics. See Figure. SSS control module positions the selector valve to adjust ride firmness based on vehicle speed, lateral acceleration and lift/dive. See ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATIONS  table. Actuators are an integral part of strut and are not serviceable separately from strut. System has self-diagnostic feature that stores codes in SSS control module memory if system fault occurs.