GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Inspect each strut or shock absorber. Look for any indication of fluid leaking from the strut or shock absorber.

Is the outside surface of the strut or shock absorber free of any indication of fluid leaking from the strut or shock absorber?

Go to Step 2

Go to Strut Assembly Replacement in Front Suspension or Shock Absorber Replacement in Rear Suspension

2

Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height .

Is the vehicle trim height correct?

Go to Step 3

Go to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension or Coil Spring Replacement in Rear Suspension

3

  1. Use your hands in order to lift up and push down each corner of the vehicle 3 times.
  2. Remove your hands from the vehicle.

Does the vehicle stop boucing after 2 cycles?

System OK

Go to Strut Assembly Replacement in Front Suspension or Shock Absorber Replacement in Rear Suspension