GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

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

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis

2

Verify the vehicle leans or sways in corners.

Does the vehicle operate normally?

System OK

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect the following components for wear or damage:

    • The front coil springs
    • The rear coil springs
    • The torsion bars
    • The leaf springs

Are the components worn or damaged?

Go to Step  5

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the stabilizer shaft link for wear or damage.

Is the stabilizer shaft link worn or damaged?

Go to Step  6

Go to Step 2

5

Replace the springs. Refer to the appropriate procedure:

    •  Front Coil Springs Replacement in Front Suspension
    •  Coil Spring Replacement in Rear Suspension
    •  Torsion Bar Replacement in Front Suspension
    •  Leaf Spring Replacement in Rear Suspension

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step  7

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6

Replace the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to the appropriate procedure:

    •  Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension
    •  Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Rear Suspension

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step  7

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7

Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3