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 that the ride is too soft.

Is the ride too soft?

Go to Step 3

System OK

3

  1. Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .
  2. Replace components as necessary.

Did you replace any components?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the struts for wear or damage.

Refer to Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle .

Are any of the struts worn or damaged?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 2

5

Replace all of the worn or damaged components. Refer to the following procedures:

    •  Strut Assembly Replacement in Front Suspension
    •  Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension
    •  Strut Assembly Replacement in Rear Suspension
    •  Strut Disassemble/Assemble Repair in Rear Suspension

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 6

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6

Drive the vehicle in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2