For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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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 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 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 | Inspect the following suspension components for wear or damage:

• | Springs

• | Struts

Refer to Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle .

Are any of the components the worn or damaged?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6 | Replace all of the worn or damaged components.

• | For any strut component replacement, refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension or Strut Disassemble/Assemble Repair in Rear Suspension.

• | For strut replacement, refer to Strut Assembly Replacement in Front Suspension or Suspension Strut Disposal in Rear Suspension.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 7

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7 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3