GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

Uneven/incorrect caster

  1. Inspect the alignment of the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment
  2. Perform an alignment on the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment

Loose control arm

  1. Inspect the control arm. Refer to Suspension Component Inspection in Front Suspension.
  2. Replace and/or tighten the components to specifications. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.

Warped rotors

Replace the rotors as necessary.

Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Broken/sagging springs

  1. Inspect the springs. Refer to Suspension Component Inspection in Front Suspension.
  2. Service the springs, if necessary. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension.

Worn wheel bearings

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

Leaking wheel caliper

  1. Inspect the wheel caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  2. Service the wheel calipers, if necessary. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.