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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Silhouette 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Body Leans or Sways in Corners

Problem

Action

The springs are broken or sagging.

Repair as necessary.

Refer to Trim Height Inspection .

The stabilizer shaft is loose or disconnected.

Inspect the stabilizer shaft links and insulators for damage. Repair or replace as necessary.

    • For the stabilizer shaft link replacement, refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
    • For the stabilizer shaft insulator replacement, refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .

The strut dampener is worn.

Repair as necessary.

Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement .

The vehicle is overloaded.

Reduce the vehicle load.

Refer to Tire Placard in Maintenance and Lubrication.

The tire pressure(s) is incorrect.

Inflate the tire(s) to proper specifications.

Refer to Tire Placard in Maintenance and Lubrication.