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 hard.

Is the ride too hard?

Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Inspect the struts for wear or damage. Refer to Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle .

Are any of the struts the worn or damaged?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 2

4

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 5

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5

Drive the vehicle in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2