Car suspension repair Chevrolet Tahoe 2 and 3

Wheel alignment data
Table. Wheel alignment data. Models up to 2007 release (GMT800) Table. Wheel alignment data. Models since 2007 release (GMT900) Attention: the kingpin pitch is...

Adjustment of wheel mounting angles
Poor directional stability and vibration is not always the result of incorrect wheel alignment. One possible reason for this is an imbalance in the wheel or...

General description of the front suspension
Depending on the configuration, the models can be equipped with a rack-mount type of suspension (spring) or torsion bar suspension. Accordingly, there are...

Lower arm front suspension
Withdrawal 1. Raise the vehicle and slide the safety struts under the frame. 2. Move the safety strut under the lower control arm. 3. Remove the front wheel....

Upper arm front suspension
Withdrawal 1. Raise the vehicle and place the safety stands under the frame. 2. Remove the front wheel. 3. If an electronically controlled suspension is...

Steering knuckle front suspension
Withdrawal 1. Raise the vehicle and place the safety stands under the frame. 2. Remove the front wheel. 3. Move the safety strut under the lower suspension...

Front suspension wheel hub
Withdrawal 1. Raise the vehicle and slide the safety struts under the frame. 2. Remove the front wheel. 3. Remove the brake disc. 4. Remove the brake hose and...

Front suspension torsion bar
Withdrawal Attention: when servicing the torsion bar, do not damage the protective coating of the torsion bar. Damage to the coating will lead to premature...

Front shock absorber
Withdrawal Note: The front suspension shock absorbers are multifunctional. In addition to dampening suspension vibrations, they also provide a limit to the...

Front suspension strut
Withdrawal 1. Raise the vehicle and place the safety stands under the frame. 2. Remove the front wheels. 3. Disconnect steering from a rotary fist. 4. To...

Front suspension travel limiter
Removal and installation Note: Installation is carried out in reverse order. 1. Raise the vehicle and slide the safety struts under the frame. 2. Series 1500:...

Stabilizer bar of the front suspension
Withdrawal 1. Raise the vehicle and place the safety stands under the frame. 2. Remove the front wheels. 3. Remove the stabilizer links. 4. Loosen the nut (1)...

Front suspension ball joints
1. Remove suspension arm (see related section). 2. Install the suspension arm in a vise. 3. Drill out the rivets securing the ball joint to the arm. 4. Install...

Lower trailing arm rear suspension
Withdrawal 1. Raise the vehicle and place the safety stands under the frame. 2. Place a temporary support under the bridge beam. 3. Turn away nuts and bolts of...

Upper trailing arm rear suspension
Withdrawal 1. Raise the vehicle and place the safety stands under the frame. 2. Place a temporary support under the bridge beam. 3. If the suspension is...

Panhard rod, rear suspension
Withdrawal 1. Raise the vehicle and place the safety stands under the frame. 2. Place a temporary support under the bridge beam. 3. Disconnect the parking...

Rear Suspension Spring (1500 Models)
Withdrawal 1. Raise the vehicle and place the safety stands under the frame. 2. Place a temporary support under the bridge beam (jack). 3. If the suspension is...

Rear Suspension Leaf Spring (2500 Models)
Withdrawal 1. Raise the vehicle and place the safety stands under the frame. 2. Place a temporary support under the bridge beam (jack). 3. If the suspension is...

Rear shock absorber
Withdrawal 1. Raise the vehicle and place the safety stands under the frame. 2. If the suspension is electronically controlled, disconnect the shock absorber...

Rear travel limiter
Withdrawal 1. Raise the vehicle and place the safety stands under the frame. 2. Turn away a bolt of fastening of the limiter. Tightening torque 32 Nm. Series...

Stabilizer bar of the rear suspension
Removal and installation of the stabilizer bar Withdrawal 1. Raise the vehicle and place the safety stands under the frame. 2. Turn away a nut of a spherical...

Automatic Body Leveling (ALC) and Variable Damper Control (ESC)
GMT800. Suspension details: (2500 series, rear right). 1 - axle beam, 2 - body height sensor, 3 - sensor lever, 4 - body height sensor connector. GMT800....

ALC and ESC systems control unit
GMT800, Escalade EXT 1. Raise the rear seat cushion to access the suspension control module. 2. Remove the holders (1) control box covers (2). 3. Remove the...

Body height sensor rod
Withdrawal Attention: do not try to remove the rod from the ball joint. If the rod needs to be replaced or disconnected, the following operations must be...

Body height sensor
GMT800. front sensor 1. Raise the vehicle and place the safety stands under the frame. 2. Disconnect the sensor harness connector from the vehicle harness...

Compressor of the body height control system
Withdrawal 1. Raise the vehicle and place the safety stands under the frame. 2. Disconnect the tube (1) from the air dryer. Caution: Before disconnecting the...

Air tube between rear shock absorbers and compressor
Repair Caution: An air leak in the air tube between the rear shock absorbers and the compressor results in increased compressor run time. After about five...

Dryer and air pressure sensor
Withdrawal 1. Remove the height control compressor. 2. Disconnect the air pressure sensor wiring connector. 3. Loosen the screw securing the dryer/air pressure...

Tire pressure system
Tire pressure system (TRM) alerts the driver when a significant loss of air pressure is detected in any of the four tires. The system uses the control unit in...

Tire pressure sensor
Withdrawal 1. Raise the vehicle and move it under the safety strut frame. 2. Remove the wheel. 3. Remove the tire from the wheel. Attention: before removing...