GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

Front wheels out of alignment

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

Rear wheels out of alignment

  1. Inspect the rear wheel alignment.
  2. Perform a rear wheel alignment, if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.

Misadjusted rack bearing preload

Tighten the rack bearing preload to specification. Refer to Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle .

Broken/sagging spring

  1. Inspect the broken/sagging springs. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension.
  2. Replace the broken/sagging springs. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension.

Loose stabilizer shaft

  1. Inspect the following components:
  2. • The mounting bolts
    • The mounting links
  3. Tighten the mounting bolts to specification. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement or Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
  4. Tighten the mounting links to specification. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.

Worn struts

  1. Inspect the struts for wear. Refer to Suspension Component Inspection in Front Suspension.
  2. Replace the struts, if necessary. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement in Front Suspension.

Uneven/misaligned tires

  1. Service the tires, if necessary. Refer to Tire Diagnosis - Irregular or Premature Wear in Tires and Wheels.
  2. Replace the tires, if necessary. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Inspect the alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.
  4. Perform the alignment if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.