How big is rear air suspension on GMC Yukon?
How big is rear air suspension on GMC Yukon?
It only drops down about an inch when you unhook the air shock. The air shock is not the only thing holding up the rear. The spring/shock do most of the work back there. The air bags on the shocks are just a supplement. Now, if you were removing the entire shock that would be a different story…
How to disconnect a Dorman air suspension compressor?
Disconnect the air lines out (the left shock can be disconnected at the shock, the right shock line at the compressor, Dorman includes a new left shock line in the kit)]
Where is the air suspension compressor on a truck?
The compressor mounts on the frame of the truck right behind the left rear wheel and under the gas filler cap. Job took about 45 minutes. You’ll need a 13 mm socket, an extension, and a flathead screwdriver and needle nose pliers to unclip the power/electronics plug. 1.
Do you need to jack up rear air suspension?
You don’t necessarily need it on jacks. It only drops down about an inch when you unhook the air shock. The air shock is not the only thing holding up the rear. The spring/shock do most of the work back there. The air bags on the shocks are just a supplement. Now, if you were removing the entire shock that would be a different story…
What kind of suspension does GMC Yukon have?
Part of that luxurious trim is an active load-leveling air suspension. When the GMC Yukon air suspension works, it provides a smooth, cloud-like ride. However, as that air suspension ages, it starts to wear down.
Why does my GMC Yukon bounce up and down?
Walk around to each corner of the vehicle and push down. If the corner springs back up and settles immediately, that wheel is fine. If it bounces up and down or takes a long time to come back up, you probably have suspension failure at that wheel. So you’ve identified that your GMC Yukon has suspension issues.
The compressor mounts on the frame of the truck right behind the left rear wheel and under the gas filler cap. Job took about 45 minutes. You’ll need a 13 mm socket, an extension, and a flathead screwdriver and needle nose pliers to unclip the power/electronics plug. 1.
Disconnect the air lines out (the left shock can be disconnected at the shock, the right shock line at the compressor, Dorman includes a new left shock line in the kit)]
