storage checklist to help prevent this situation. Check the damper attachments to make sure
they are tight. Rubber bushings should be replaced if they are worn, cracked or crushed.
Check for leaks or noisy operation(it's a shock absorber). In 1991 the GM part number of
the damper changed to 22011982.
The steering is a recirculating ball type and needs basic checks for fluid level and condition
(ever think of changing that fluid?), drive belt tension, loose mountings, and loose pump
pulley. If the power steering pump needs to be replaced, be aware that the motorhome
version is different from the standard Commercial P-Series version. It is a stronger pump
with higher pressure ratings. The wrong one will definitely affect steering effort.
Shocks are generally checked for leaks, bad bushings or damage from getting hit by road
junk and being bent. However, if you are chasing down bad handling, a worthwhile step is to
disconnect the lower part of each shock and find out if it really has resistance to movement,
both up and down. You might be surprised. Always replace in pairs. Don't forget to look at
the mounts for breaks or broken welds. Replacing with a stronger rear shock may require
reinforcement to the rear mounts. Instructions should be with the shocks, and may require
some welding.
Improvements are easily made with these shocks by replacing with modern heavy
duty versions. Bilstein and Koni make for excellent upgrades here.
The front stabilizer bar (see below) has 4 rubber bushings, one at each end and two on
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