Ride Diagnosis
- Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? If so, go to next step. If not, go to SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS .NOTE: Verify the vehicle suspension package RPO.
- Verify the ride is too soft or too hard. Does the vehicle ride normally? If so, then system is okay. If not, go to next step.
- Check the tire inflation and adjust to specifications. Did you adjust the tire pressure? If so, go to step 6. If not, go to next step.
- Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT INSPECTION PROCEDURE . Did you find and correct the condition? If so, go to step 6. If not, go to next step.
- Inspect the following suspension components for wear or damage.
- The shock absorbers. Refer to STRUTS OR SHOCK ABSORBERS ON-VEHICLE TESTING .
- The springs. Refer to FRONT COIL SPRINGS REPLACEMENT and TORSION BAR REPLACEMENT in FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM or LEAF SPRING REPLACEMENT .
- Drive the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If so, then system is okay. If not, go to step 3.