1) Safety & prep
- Park level, chock wheels, lift on proper jacking points, support on rated jack stands. Disconnect 12V when working electrical/air components. Wear eye/hand protection.
- Why: prevents collapse, electrical shorts, and injury while you remove suspension loads.

2) Initial inspection & symptom classification (visual + functional)
- Visual: look for torn air bags, oil on shocks, broken springs, bent arms, perished bushings, leaking lines/fittings, corroded mounts.
- Functional: measure static ride height each corner; note continuous compressor run, sagging corner, clunks, excessive bounce, pull or wander.
- Why: narrowing fault to air-system vs. mechanical components focuses tests and avoids unnecessary replacements.

3) Basic diagnostic tests
- Air system: listen for hissing, use soapy water on air-spring seams/lines/valves to find leaks; cycle suspension and watch for which corner changes; use scan tool to read suspension DTCs and height sensor values; observe compressor run pressure/time.
- Shocks/struts: bounce test (push down, count oscillations—> healthy 1–2, failed many), inspect for oil seepage, check mount/top bearings for play.
- Bushings/ball joints/control arms: jack one wheel and move wheel to detect play (axial/vertical), inspect for torn boots, check sway-bar link play.
- Why: objective tests confirm which component fails (containment, damping, or control geometry).

4) Air-suspension faults — theory & ordered repair
- Common faults: sagging corner (air spring leak, fitting or hose leak), all-corner sag or compressor runs/overheats (system leak or faulty valve block), incorrect heights (height sensor or control module).
- Repair order:
a) Replicate and localize leak with soap/water. If found at hose/fitting, replace hose or fitting and re-seat.
b) If leak at air spring, relieve system pressure, remove wheel, disconnect air line at top fitting, unbolt air spring from strut/control arm, replace air spring assembly, reuse correct seals.
c) If compressor runs constantly yet no visible leak, inspect/replace valve block (electro-valve manifold) or check for clogged dryer or failed compressor check valve. Replace dryer/accumulator if contaminated.
d) Replace faulty height sensor or wiring if sensor readings are out of range; recalibrate with scan tool after replacement.
- Why these fixes work: air springs contain pressurized air to support vehicle load; a leak means loss of pressure and sag. Compressor/valve controls supply and isolate air; a failing valve/compressor cannot maintain pressure. Height sensors feed ride-height control; incorrect input causes wrong commands.

5) Shock/strut replacement — theory & ordered repair
- Fault cues: excessive bounce, poor body control, fluid leakage from shock body.
- Repair order:
a) Support vehicle and wheel off. Support lower control arm/subframe to relieve spring load.
b) For strut assemblies: remove top nuts (shock tower) and lower bolts, remove assembly; for separate shock: remove upper and lower mounts.
c) Replace with correct dampers (gas-charged/original spec). If replacing strut only and spring must be transferred, decompress spring in a proper spring compressor (or use complete new strut cartridge + spring) — safety-critical.
d) Install new unit, torque to factory spec, lower vehicle and cycle to settle.
- Why: shocks provide viscous damping — they convert kinetic energy into heat via hydraulic flow through valves. Worn shocks can’t control spring oscillations, causing poor ride and contact loss. Replacing restores damping characteristics and stability.

6) Springs and mounts — theory & ordered repair
- Fault cues: sag (coil broken), uneven stance, percussive noise from top mount.
- Repair order:
a) If coil spring broken or sagging, support vehicle, remove lower control arm/strut as needed, exchange spring and inspect/replace spring pad and top mount bearings.
b) Replace worn/damaged mounts/bearings.
- Why: springs support static load; broken springs change ride height and preload on suspension geometry. New spring restores height and correct load distribution.

7) Control arms, bushings, ball joints, sway links — theory & ordered repair
- Fault cues: clunks, lateral play, wandering, uneven tire wear.
- Repair order:
a) Diagnose which joint/arm has play via pry/lever tests and wheel movement with vehicle raised.
b) Remove affected arm or joint; if bushings are worn, press out and press in new bushings or replace entire arm for alignment-critical parts.
c) Replace ball joints or sway-bar links; use new hardware where required.
d) After any arm/joint replacement, perform alignment.
- Why: bushings and joints maintain geometric relationships and allow controlled movement. Worn parts introduce lash and uncontrolled motion, causing noise, alignment drift, and unsafe handling. Replacing restores precise kinematics.

8) Steering linkage (if related) — brief
- If tie-rod ends or steering rack have play, they cause steering wander. Replace worn tie-rods and recheck toe alignment.
- Why: steering inputs must translate cleanly; play degrades feel and tire life.

9) Electrical/controls & calibration
- After component replacement, clear DTCs, use a scan tool to perform suspension relearn/calibration (ride-height sensor calibration, system self-test) and verify compressor cycles normally.
- Why: control module must be synced to new sensor/position values; otherwise the system may over/under-correct.

10) Post-repair checks (in order)
- Torque all fasteners to factory specs.
- Inflate/pressurize air system and leak-check all fittings.
- Road test: check for noise, ride height stability, damping, steering response.
- Final alignment: 4-wheel alignment after any suspension arm/strut/ride-height change.
- Re-torque after 100–200 miles.
- Why: ensures mechanical security, system integrity, correct handling and tire wear.

Common symptom → likely cause → why repair fixes it (quick reference)
- Single corner sagging → air spring leak or fitting → replacing air spring/fitting restores pressurized support.
- All corners sag/constant compressor → system leak/valve block/compressor failure → repairing valve or compressor restores ability to pressurize and isolate air.
- Excessive bounce → worn shocks/struts → new dampers restore viscous damping and control.
- Clunk over bumps → worn bushings/ball joints/sway links → replacing removes lash and restores controlled articulation.
- Vehicle pulls or uneven tire wear → bent arm or misalignment → replace/repair arm and align to restore geometry.

Notes and cautions
- Always support springs under load before removing retaining hardware; compressed springs store energy and are dangerous.
- Use factory service manual for torque specs, disassembly illustrations, and electronic relearn procedures specific to WH/WK models.
- After air-system work, allow compressor cool-down cycles and observe for heat build-up — a compressor running continuously indicates unresolved leak or control issue.

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