GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Important: A light film of oil on the top portion of the reservoir is normal.

1

Inspect each strut or shock absorber for external fluid leakage.

Is the strut or shock absorber leaking?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 2

2

Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height .

Is the vehicle trim height correct?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

  1. Use your hands in order to lift up and push down each corner of the vehicle 3 times.
  2. Remove your hands from the vehicle.

Does the vehicle stop bouncing after 2 cycles?

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System OK

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Replace the front springs or the torsion bars. Refer to Front Coil Springs Replacement or Torsion Bar Replacement in Front Suspension.
  2. Replace the rear springs. Refer to Leaf Spring Replacement or Coil Spring Replacement in Rear Suspension.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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5

  1. Replace the front shock absorbers. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement in Front Suspension.
  2. Replace the rear shock absorbers. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement in Rear Suspension.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

System OK