Ride Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. 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.
- Check the tire inflation and adjust to 30 psi. Did you adjust the tire pressure? If yes, go to step 6 . If no, go to next step.
- Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT INSPECTION PROCEDURE . Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 6 . If no, go to next step.
- 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 or COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT .
- Drive the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If no, go back to step 3 .