GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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1

Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis

2

Important: Verify the vehicle suspension package RPO.

Verify that the ride is too soft or too hard.

Does the vehicle ride normally?

System OK

Go to Step 3

3

Check the tire inflation and adjust to specifications. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications in Maintenance and Lubrication.

Did you adjust the tire pressure?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect the following suspension components for wear or damage.

    • The shock absorbers
    • The springs
        Refer to Front Coil Springs Replacement , Torsion Bar Replacement in Front Suspension or Leaf Spring Replacement in Rear Suspension.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

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6

Drive the vehicle in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3