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Ride Diagnosis - Too Soft

  1. 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  .
  2. Verify that the ride is too soft. Does the vehicle ride normally? If yes, system is OK. If no, go to step  3 .
  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 .
  4. Inflate the tires to the correct pressure. Did you complete the repair? If yes, go to step  5 .
  5. 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 .
  6. 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 .
  7. Replace all of the worn or damaged components. Did you complete the repair? If yes, go to step  8 .
  8. 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 .
  9. 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 .