How to test a shock absorber on Buick Skylark?

To test the shock absorber, you have to hold it in an upright position and work the piston rod up and down its full length of travel for four or five times. If there is a strong resistance, it means that the hydraulic pressure is working well. On the other hand, if there's no marked resistance or a sudden free movement in travel, it has to be repaired or replaced. Also, if a lot of fluid is seen on the outside of the shock absorber should also be repaired or replaced. It's possible to strip the shock and fit new parts but this work takes attention to detail and cleanliness. You will also need many small parts as well as some special tools too. So, it's probably best for a home mechanic to take his/her shocks to a GM dealer or MacPherson strut shock absorbers repair shop for cartridge replacement.

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Buick Skylark Front Suspension Strut Assembly
Part Number: 22064705
$92.77 MSRP: $173.84
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Asm,Front Suspension; Strut
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1998 Buick Skylark | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.1L
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Buick Skylark Front Suspension Strut Assembly
Part Number: 22189455
$8.40 MSRP: $586.91
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Asm,Front Suspension Kit ; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension; Strut
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 22064363, 22064364
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1994 Buick Skylark | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, GRAN SPORT 2 DOOR, GRAN SPORT 4 DOOR, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.3L
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Buick Skylark Rear Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 88945195
$27.94 MSRP: $50.13
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Asm,Rear Shock ; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22064490, 22065231, 12322243, 22064491, 22064680, 22064214
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986-1991 Buick Skylark | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, CUSTOM, CUSTOM 2 DOOR, GRAN SPORT 2 DOOR, LIMITED, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR, LUXURY EDITION 4 DOOR, SKYLARK, SOMERSET, T-TYPE | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L
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Buick Skylark Front Suspension Strut Assembly
Part Number: 88945825
$82.00 MSRP: $147.07
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Asm,Front Suspension ; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock, Shock Absorber, Strut, Strut Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 22064139, 22064304, 22064137, 22064141, 22047971, 22064147, 22047912
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986-1991 Buick Skylark | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, CUSTOM, CUSTOM 2 DOOR, GRAN SPORT 2 DOOR, LIMITED, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR, LUXURY EDITION 4 DOOR, SKYLARK, SOMERSET, T-TYPE | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L
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Buick Skylark Front Suspension Strut Assembly
Part Number: 88945824
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Asm,Front Suspension ; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock, Shock Absorber, Strut, Strut Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 22047970, 22064138, 22064142, 22047913, 22064148
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986-1991 Buick Skylark | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, CUSTOM, CUSTOM 2 DOOR, GRAN SPORT 2 DOOR, LIMITED, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR, LUXURY EDITION 4 DOOR, SKYLARK, SOMERSET, T-TYPE | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L
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Buick Skylark Rear Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 22046415
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1985 Buick Skylark | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L
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Buick Skylark Rear Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 22189460
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Asm,Rear Shock Kit ; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22064423
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1993 Buick Skylark | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, GRAN SPORT 2 DOOR, GRAN SPORT 4 DOOR, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L

Buick Skylark Shock Absorber

The Shock Absorber components are rampant in Buick Skylark automobiles and are incredibly important, as they serve in the suspension system together with the struts. The Shock Absorber reduces or minimizes shock impulses by changing kinetic energy to heat hence providing a smoother ride over rough surfaces. Popular models of Buick Skylark automobiles have used different sorts of Shock Absorbers, namely twin-tube and mono-tube types, which work in different ways concerning the regulation of the hydraulic fluid and efficiency during various driving conditions. Other advanced designs also available include Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) and Acceleration Sensitive Damping (ASD) that takes control further with regards to responsiveness to driving conditions, technologies like electrorheological dampers and magnetorheological dampers that offer semi-active and adaptive suspension systems for comfort and control at once.

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Buick Skylark Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to test a shock absorber on Buick Skylark?
A: To test the shock absorber, you have to hold it in an upright position and work the piston rod up and down its full length of travel for four or five times. If there is a strong resistance, it means that the hydraulic pressure is working well. On the other hand, if there's no marked resistance or a sudden free movement in travel, it has to be repaired or replaced. Also, if a lot of fluid is seen on the outside of the shock absorber should also be repaired or replaced. It's possible to strip the shock and fit new parts but this work takes attention to detail and cleanliness. You will also need many small parts as well as some special tools too. So, it's probably best for a home mechanic to take his/her shocks to a GM dealer or MacPherson strut shock absorbers repair shop for cartridge replacement.