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AIR SUSPENSION
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• Air Springs
• Smart Suspensions
 
 

Definition: A type of suspension that uses air springs instead of conventional steel springs. Computer operated vents on the air springs, suspension sensors and an onboard air compressor allow the system to maintain ride height and vary the suspension's ride characteristics.

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Steering and Suspension
These two systems have the important job of controlling where your car goes and how it rides. Here, in general terms, are how they work.

Steering and Suspension Symptoms
Squeals, shimmys, vibrations. What does it all mean? Here's some things to look for when your car is not behaving as it should.

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