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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2000 🢒 Yukon XL - 4WD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Ride Diagnosis - Too Hard

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Road test the vehicle in order to verify the customer complaint.

Does the vehicle ride too hard?

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Go to Step 2

System OK

2

Inspect the tires for the proper inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications in Maintenance and Lubrication.

Is the tire inflation pressure correct?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Inflate the tires to the correct pressure.

Has the repair been performed?

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Go to Step 4

 

4
  1. Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height .
  2. Repair as necessary.

Has the inspection/repair been performed?

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Go to Step 5

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5

Inspect the following suspension components for wear or damage.

    • Springs
    • Shock Absorbers

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

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 1

6

Replace all worn or damaged components.

    • For front shock absorber, refer to Shock Absorber Replacement in Front Suspension.
    • For rear shock absorber, refer to Shock Absorber Replacement in Rear Suspension.
    • For coil spring replacement, refer to Front Coil Springs Replacement in Front Suspension.
    • For torsion bar replacement, refer to Torsion Bar Replacement in Front Suspension.
    • For leaf spring replacement, refer to Leaf Spring Replacement in Rear Suspension.

Has the repair been performed?

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Go to Step 1

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