Ride Diagnosis - Too Hard
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to compare the results of the road test to a like vehicle that is operating properly.
- Road test the vehicle in order to verify the customer complaint. Does the vehicle ride too hard? If yes, go to next step. If no, system is okay.
- Inspect the tires for the proper inflation pressure. Is the tire inflation pressure correct? If yes, go to step 4 . If no, go to next step.
- Inflate the tires to the correct pressure. After correcting tire pressure, go to next step.
- Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT INSPECTION PROCEDURE . Repair as necessary. Has the inspection/repair been performed? If yes, go to next step.
- Inspect the springs and struts for wear or damage. Repair or replace as necessary. If repairs, go to next step.
- 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 strut, refer to Strut Replacement in Rear Suspension. After repairs, system is okay.