GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

Uneven/incorrect caster

  1. Inspect the front wheel alignment.
  2. Perform a front wheel alignment, if necessary. Refer to Preliminary Alignment Inspection in Wheel Alignment.

Loose control arm

  1. Inspect the control arm.
  2. Replace and/or tighten the components to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications Front Suspension.

Warped rotors

Refinish and/or replace the rotors as necessary.

Refer to Brake Rotor Refinishing in Disc Brakes.

Broken/sagging springs

  1. Inspect the springs.
  2. Service the springs, if necessary.

Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension.

Worn wheel bearings

Replace the hub and bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Bearing Replacement in Front Suspension.

Leaking wheel caliper

  1. Inspect the disc brake calipers.
  2. Service the disc brake calipers, if necessary. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement or Rear Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.