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About Tim hagan
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Can answer most questions on GMC and Pontiac or similar body styles throughout GM

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Most experienced in braking systems, steering, suspension, vehicle stability systems and electronic steering

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GMC Repair - Olds air shock


Expert: Tim hagan - 6/15/2009

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QUESTION: My 1996 Olds ninety eight air shocks seem to be pumped up much too tight. The rear end is hiked up and rides like a truck. How do I get the shocks to release their air. The leveling arm on the right rear seems to work (turns pump on & off) but the shocks do not deflate. Any suggestions?

ANSWER: exhaust valve on the compressor is probably failed, you can try removing the air lines to the shocks, but once you turn the key on they will reinflate again, not sure if you can buy just the exhaust valve

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QUESTION: Where is the exhaust valve located? Is it a part of the little compressor located under the right rear fender? Or is that not the air shock compressor?

Answer
yes it is in with that compressor at the right rear, not sure if you can buy just that part, seems if i remember correctly you have to buy the compressor assembly, if they even make it still, a lot of things are on phase out and discontinue due to the bankruptcy

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