INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Poor Ride: Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

STEP 1. Check for improper tire inflation pressure.
Refer to TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CHECK .

Q: Is the tire inflation correct?
- YES: Go to Step 2.
- NO: Adjust it, then go to Step 4.
STEP 2. Check for broken or deteriorated coil spring(s).
Q: Are the coil spring(s) broken or deteriorated?
- YES: Replace the coil spring(s) (Refer to DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY ), then go to Step 4.
- NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check for strut assembly damage.
Q: Is the strut assembly damaged?
- YES: Replace it (Refer to STRUT ASSEMBLY ), then go to Step 4.
- NO: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
- YES: The procedure is complete.
- NO: Return to Step 1.