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 that the tires hop or that the vehicle handles poorly.

Does the vehicle handle normally?

System OK

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage.

Are the tires worn or damaged?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the tires and wheels for missing wheel weights.

Are the wheel weights missing?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect the tires and wheels for excessive runout. Refer to Tire Hop or Poor Handling .

Does the tire and wheel have excessive runout?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect the struts for wear or damage.

Are the struts worn or damaged?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 2

7

Replace the tire/wheel if necessary. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting in Tires and Wheels.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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8

Balance the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire Hop or Poor Handling in Vibration Diagnosis and Correction.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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9

Replace the struts. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement in Front Suspension or Strut Assembly Replacement in Rear Suspension.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3