Ride Diagnosis - Too Soft
- 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 .
- Verify that the ride is too soft. Does the vehicle ride normally? If so, system is OK. If not, go to step 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.
- Inflate the tires to the correct pressure. After repairs are complete, go to step 5.
- Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT INSPECTION PROCEDURE . Repair as necessary. Did you complete the inspection/repair? If so, go to step 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 so, go to step 7. If not, go to step 8.
- 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
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- For shock absorber replacement, refer to SHOCK ABSORBER
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- For spring replacement, refer to COIL SPRING
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After repairs are complete, go to step 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 so, go to step 9.
- Drive the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If so, system is OK. If not, go to step 2.