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Ride Diagnosis - Too Hard

  1. Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? If so, go to step  2. If not, go to SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS .
  2. Verify that the ride is too hard. Does the vehicle ride normally? If so, system is OK. If not, go to step  3.
  3. Inspect the tires for the proper inflation pressure. Is the tire inflation pressure correct? If so, go to step  5. If not, go to step  4.
  4. Inflate the tires to the correct pressure. After repairs are complete, go to step  5.
  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 so, go to step  6. If not, go to step  7.
  6. 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 .
    • For spring replacement, refer to COIL SPRING .
    After repairs are complete, go to step  7.
  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 so, go to step  8.
  8. Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If so, system is OK. If not, go to step  3.
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