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Tire Hop Or Poor Handling

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: The tire/wheel bounce with a frequency directly related to the vehicle speed.
  1. Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS  .
  2. Verify that the tires hop or that the vehicle handles poorly. Does the vehicle handle normally? If yes, system is okay. If no, go to next step.
  3. Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. Are the tires worn or damaged? If yes, go to step  7 . If no, go to next step.
  4. Inspect the tires and wheels for missing wheel weights. Are the wheel weights missing? If yes, go to step  8 . If no, go to next step.
  5. Inspect the tires and wheels for excessive runout. Does the tire and wheel have excessive runout? If yes, go to step  7 . If no, go to next step.
  6. Inspect the shock absorbers/struts for wear or damage. Are the shock absorbers/struts worn or damaged? If yes, go to step  9 . If no, go to step  10 .
  7. Replace the tire/wheel if necessary. After repairs, go to step  10 .
  8. Balance the tire and wheel assembly. After repairs, go to step  10 .
  9. Replace the struts. Refer to Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement in Front Suspension or Strut Assembly Replacement in Rear Suspension. After repairs, go to next step.
  10. Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If yes, system is okay. If no, go to step  3 .
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