Ride Diagnosis - Too Soft
- Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? If yes, go to step 2
. If no, go to SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS
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- Verify that the ride is too soft. Does the vehicle ride normally? If yes, system is OK. If no, go to step 3
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- Inspect the tires for the proper inflation pressure.
Is the tire inflation pressure correct? If yes, go to step 5
. If no, go to step 4
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- Inflate the tires to the correct pressure. Did you complete the repair? If yes, go to step 5
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- Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
. Repair as necessary. Did you complete the inspection/repair? If yes, go to step 6
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- Inspect the following suspension components for wear or damage.
- Springs
- Struts
- Shock Absorbers
Refer to STRUTS OR SHOCK ABSORBERS ON-VEHICLE TESTING
. Are any of the components the worn or damaged? If yes, go to step 7
. If no, go to step 8
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- Replace all of the worn or damaged components.
Did you complete the repair? If yes, go to step 8
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- Inspect the automatic level control system. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL in AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL. Repair as necessary. Did you complete the inspection/repair? If yes, go to step 9
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- Drive the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If yes, system is OK. If no, go to step 2
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