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Ride Diagnosis - Too Soft

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  1. Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS  .
  2. Verify that the ride is too soft. Does the vehicle ride normally? If yes, system is okay. If no, go to next step.
  3. Inspect the tires for the proper inflation pressure. Is the tire inflation pressure correct? If yes, go to step  5 . If no, go to next step.
  4. Inflate the tires to the correct pressure, then go to next step.
  5. Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT INSPECTION PROCEDURE  . Repair as necessary. After inspection/repair, go to next step.
  6. Inspect the front and rear coil springs, and front and rear shock absorbers for wear or damage. Refer to STRUTS OR SHOCK ABSORBERS ON-VEHICLE TESTING  . Are any of the components the worn or damaged? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  8 .
  7. Replace all of the worn or damaged components. After repairs, go to next step.
  8. Inspect the air suspension system. Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Air Suspension in AIR SUSPENSION . Repair as necessary. After inspection/repair, go to next step.
  9. Drive the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If yes, system is okay. If no, go to step  3 .
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