Ride Diagnosis. Pontiac GTO 2005

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For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 GTO 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Ride Diagnosis

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you review the system descriptions and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis

2

Verify that the ride is too soft or too hard.

Does the vehicle ride normally?

System OK

3

Inspect and adjust the tire pressures to the specifications on the tire placard.

Did you adjust the tire pressure?

4

Inspect the vehicle trim height. Repair as necessary. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .

Did you find and correct the condition?

5

Perform the following inspections:

•	Inspect the front struts and the rear shock absorbers for damage or wear. Repair as necessary. Refer to Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle .

•	Inspect the front springs for damage or wear. Repair as necessary. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension.

•	Inspect the rear springs for damage or wear. Repair as necessary. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement in Rear Suspension.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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6

Drive the vehicle in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK