GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you review the system Descriptions 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 lean or sway in corners?

Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Inspect the springs for wear or damage.

Are the springs worn or damaged?

Go to Step  6

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the front stabilizer shaft, the links, the insulators, and the brackets for wear or damage.

Are any front stabilizer shaft components worn or damaged?

Go to Step  7

Go to Step  5

5

Inspect the rear stabilizer shaft, the links, the insulators, and the brackets for wear or damage.

Are any rear stabilizer shaft components worn or damaged?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 2

6

Replace the springs. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension or to Strut Disassemble/Assemble Repair in Rear Suspension.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step  9

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7

Replace the front stabilizer shaft components as necessary. Refer to the following procedures in Front Suspension:

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step  9

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8

Replace the rear stabilizer shaft components as necessary. Refer the following procedures in Rear Suspension:

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step  9

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9

Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2