GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Check for vehicle overloading.

Is the vehicle overloaded?

--

Remove excess weight.

Go to Step 2

2

Check the condition of the strut dampeners, shock absorbers or mounting.

Are the strut dampeners, shock absorbers or mounting worn?

--

Go to Strut Assembly Replacement

Go to Step 3

3

Check for an incorrect, broken or worn spring.

Is the spring incorrect, broken or worn?

--

Go to Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement in Front Suspension

System OK