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Ride Diagnosis

Step Action Yes No
1 Did you review the system descriptions and perform the necessary inspections? Go to Step 2  Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis 
2
IMPORTANT: Verify the suspension RPO. Compare this vehicle to an identical vehicle in order to determine if the customer's concern is a normal characteristic of the vehicle.
Verify the ride is too soft or too hard.Does the vehicle ride normally?
System OK Go to Step 3 
3 Measure the tire pressure. If necessary, adjust the tire pressure to the specifications on the tire placard.
Did you adjust the tire pressure?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 4 
4 Inspect the vehicle trim height. Replace components if necessary. Refer to Trim Height Inspection (AWD and GT)  or Trim Height Inspection (Except AWD and GT) .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 5 
5 Inspect the suspension components for wear or damage. Replace components if necessary. Refer to Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 6 
6 Drive the vehicle in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 3