Body Leans Or Sways In Corners
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Safari and 2003 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? If so, go to next step. If not, go to SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS .
- Verify the vehicle leans or sways in corners. Does the vehicle operate normally? If so, then system is okay. If not, go to next step.
- Inspect the front coil springs, the torsion bars and the rear leaf springs for wear or damage. Are the components worn or damaged? If so, go to step 5. If not, go to next step.
- Inspect the stabilizer shaft link for wear or damage. Is the stabilizer shaft link worn or damaged? If so, go to step 6. If not, go to step 2.
- Replace the springs. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
- FRONT COIL SPRINGS REPLACEMENT in FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM
- TORSION BAR REPLACEMENT in FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM
- LEAF SPRING REPLACEMENT .
- Replace the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT in FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM . After repair is complete, go to step 7.
- Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If so, then system is okay. If not, go to step 3.