GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis

2

Verify the vehicle leans or sways in corners.

Does the vehicle operate normally?

System OK

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect the following components for wear or damage:

    • The front springs
    • The rear springs

Are the components worn or damaged?

Go to Step  5

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the stabilizer shaft link for wear or damage.

Is the stabilizer shaft link worn or damaged?

Go to Step  6

Go to Step 2

5

Replace the springs. Refer to the appropriate procedure:

    •  Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension.
    •  Shock Absorber Replacement in Rear Suspension.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step  7

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6

Replace the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step  7

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7

Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3