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

Are the components worn or damaged?

Go to Step  7

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the stabiliser bar links for wear or damage.

Are the stabiliser bar links worn or damaged?

Go to Step  8

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect the stabiliser bar insulators for wear or damage.

Are the stabiliser bar insulators worn or damaged?

Go to Step  9

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect the stabiliser bars for wear or damage.

Are the stabiliser bars worn or damaged?

Go to Step  10

Go to Strategy Based Diagnosis.

7

Replace the springs. Refer to the appropriate procedure:

    •  Front Coil Springs Replacement for Front.
    •  Coil Spring Replacement for Rear.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step  11

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8

Replace the stabiliser bar link(s). Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement for Front or Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement for Rear.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step  11

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9

Replace the stabiliser bar Insulators. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement for Front or Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement for Rear.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step  11

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10

Replace the stabiliser bar. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement for Front or Stabilizer Shaft Replacement for Rear.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step  11

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11

Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3