Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis

Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis

Important: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables:

1. Determine whether the vehicle is equipped with an electrically assisted or active suspension system. Perform electrical diagnosis prior to beginning mechanical diagnosis. Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Air Suspension. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
2. Review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the appropriate description and operation:

* General Description
* General Description
* General Description

Visual/Physical Inspection

* Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of any of the suspension subsystems.
* Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
* Inspect for proper tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Vehicle Certification, Tire Place Card, Anti-Theft and Service Parts ID Label.

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

* Ride Diagnosis
* Vehicle Leads/Pulls
* Body Leans or Sways in Corners
* Suspension Bottoms
* Memory Steer
* Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension
* Noise Diagnosis - Rear Suspension
* Struts or Shock Absorbers Testing - On Vehicle
* Wheel Bearings Diagnosis
* Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction