GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Has the Vibration Analysis - Road Testing table been completed?

Go to Step 2

Go to Vibration Analysis - Road Testing

2

Did you record frequency data from the J 38792-A during the Vibration Analysis - Road Testing procedure?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 5

3

Based on the Vibration Analysis - Road Testing table, is the concern first order driveline related?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Inspect the rear drive axle for proper operation. Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Rear Drive Axle in Rear Drive Axle.

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 2

5

Based on the Vibration Analysis - Road Testing table, is the concern a noise that is not felt?

Go to Vibration Diagnostic Aids

Go to Vibration Analysis - Road Testing

6

  1. Install or connect any components that were removed or disconnected during diagnosis.
  2. Perform the Vibration Analysis - Road Testing table. Refer to Vibration Analysis - Road Testing .

Is the vibration still present?

Go to Step 2

System OK