Ride Diagnosis - Too Hard. Cadillac Catera 2001

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Catera 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Automatic Level Control 🢒 Ride Diagnosis - Too Hard

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Action

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Important: It may be necessary to compare the results of the road test to a like vehicle that is operating properly.

Road test the vehicle in order to verify the customer complaint.

Does the vehicle ride too hard?

System OK

Inspect the tires for the proper inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications in Maintenance and Lubrication.

Is the tire inflation pressure correct?

Inflate the tires to the correct pressure.

Has the repair been performed?

Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection . Repair as necessary.

Has the inspection/repair been performed?

Inspect the following suspension components for wear or damage.

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Springs

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Struts

•	Shock Absorbers

Are any of the components the worn or damaged?

Replace all of the worn or damaged components.

•	For any strut component replacement, refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension.

•	For shock absorber replacement, refer to Shock Absorber Replacement in Rear Suspension.

•	For spring replacement, refer to Coil Spring Replacement in Rear Suspension.

Has the repair been performed?

Inspect the automatic level control system, if equipped. Refer to Automatic Level Control System Operation Check in Automatic Level Control. Repair as necessary.

Has the inspection/repair been performed?