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Ride Diagnosis

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Ride Diagnosis

Step Action Yes No
1 Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? Go to Step 2  Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis 
2 Verify that the ride is too soft or too hard.
Does the vehicle ride normally?
System OK Go to Step 3 
3 Inspect the tires for the proper inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications (1) in Maintenance and Lubrication.
Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 4 
4 Inflate the tires to the correct pressure.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 5  -
5
  1. Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection Procedure .
  2. Repair as necessary.
Did you complete the inspection/repair?
Go to Step 6  -
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?
Go to Step 7  Go to Step 8 
7 Replace all of the worn or damaged components.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 8  -
8
  1. Inspect the electronic suspension control system. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Electronic Suspension Control in Electronic Suspension Control (ESC).
  2. Repair as necessary.
Did you complete the inspection/repair?
Go to Step 9  -
9 Drive the vehicle in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 3