Problem with the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville

ONE REAR AIR SHOCK IS LEAKING IN MY 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE

By aquino1_2000 on Nov 18, 2008

THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AIR SHOCK IS LEAKING OIL. WHAT SHOULD BE DONE? CAN IT BE REPAIRED OR DOES IT NEED TO BE REPLACED? IF IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, DO YOU NEED TO REPLACE BOTH REAR SHOCKS OR JUST THE LEAKING ONE? HOW DO I REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SHOCK?

- aquino1_2000
- 2 years ago
CAN YOU DESCRIBE HOW I CAN REPLACE THIS ONE AIR SHOCK?

THANK YOU

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posted 2 years ago

dopey19_89

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u will need to replace it just the leaking one

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posted 1 year ago

GreasMunky

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you could replace the one shock but do you know why it is leaking oil? Typically unless there was something traumatic to happen to one of the rear shocks, then if one is going you can almost be the other one will go soon. I ended up having too many problems with the air ride suspensions. If you haven't yet, look into conversion kits as something to consider for down the road if nothing else. www.strutmasters.com has a great kit that is made in America and comes with a lifetime warranty. They have a good reputation and track record and can help you save some money and find the permanent solution if anything else goes wrong.

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posted 10 months ago

khodges3

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the rear shock will need to be replaced if it is leaking oil. depending on the mileage on the rear shocks, you may want to replace them as a pair. many of the bonnevilles have a rear air shock self leveling system and it is not that hard to replace one or both of them. make sure to check all the rubber and/or plastic air supply hoses for cracks or loose fit as this will let the rear air shocks to bleed down and cause possible damage to them. if you have not done this type of repair before, i would recommend getting help from a mechanic or reference a repair manual.

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