Ride Diagnosis - Too Hard

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 .
Verify that the ride is too hard. Does the vehicle ride normally? If yes, system is OK. If no, go to step 3 .
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 .
Inflate the tires to the correct pressure. Did you complete the repair? If yes, go to step 5 .
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 6 . If no, go to step 7 .
Replace all of the worn or damaged components.
- For any strut component replacement, refer to STRUT, STRUT COMPONENT AND/OR SPRING REPLACEMENT in FRONT SUSPENSION.
- For shock absorber replacement, refer to SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT (FE1, FE3) or SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT (FE7) .
- For spring replacement, refer to COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT (FE1 AND FE3) or COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT (FE7) .
Did you complete the repair? If yes, go to step 7 .
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 8 .
Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If yes, system is OK. If no, go to step 3 .