Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 GMC Savana 3500, 2019 GMC Savana 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Express 3500, and 2019 Chevrolet Express 2500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 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 that the customer's concern is present. Does the vehicle operate normally? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 |
IMPORTANT:
Inspect each strut or shock absorber for external fluid leakage.Is a strut or shock absorber leaking?A light film of oil on the top portion of the shock reservoir is normal. |
Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 |
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Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 |
IMPORTANT:
Replace the strut or shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement
, for the front suspension or Shock Absorber Replacement
for the rear suspension.Did you complete the repair?Inspect the vehicle trim height in order to correct any possible causes of shock/strut failures. Refer to Trim Height Inspection . |
Go to Step 6 | - |
| 6 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |