Ride Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? If yes, go to next step. If no, see SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS .
NOTE: Verify the vehicle suspension package RPO.
Verify that the ride is too soft or too hard. Does the vehicle ride normally? If yes, system is OK. If no, go to next step.
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Check the tire inflation and adjust to specifications. Refer to the Tire Placard for specific tire and wheel applications and tire pressures. Did you adjust the tire pressure? If yes, go to step 7. If no, go to next step.
Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT INSPECTION PROCEDURE . Did you find and correct the condition?
Inspect the following suspension components for wear or damage:
- The strut and shock absorbers. Refer to STRUTS OR SHOCK ABSORBERS ON-VEHICLE TESTING .
- The springs. Refer to STRUT, STRUT COMPONENT AND/OR SPRING REPLACEMENT in FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM or COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT in REAR SUSPENSION.
If equipped with the automatic level control system refer to DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL in SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM - SUSPENSION LEVELING . Do you have and perform a special ride package procedure? If yes, go to next step. If no, system is OK.
Drive the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If yes, system is OK. If no, go back to step 3.