GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Condition

Causes

Poor Return of Steering Wheel to Center

    • The intermediate shaft is binding.
    • The intermediate shaft is loose.
    • The tie rod end is binding.
    • The steering column is binding.
    • The steering shaft bearings are tight or frozen.
    • The rack bearing preload is loose.
    • The valve and pinion is sticky.
    • The valve and pinion is plugged.
    • The valve and pinion is unbalanced.
    • The intermediate shaft boot is mispositioned.
    • The intermediate steering shaft is binding on the steering gear.