GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

DEFINITION: Side to side movement at speeds between 8-24 km/h (5-15 MPH)

The wheel has excessive lateral runout.

  1. Check and compensate for runout. Refer to Tire and Wheel Runout Measurement in Vibration Diagnosis and Correction.
  2. If excessive, replace the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Specifications in Tires and Wheels.

The tire has excessive lateral runout.

  1. Check and compensate for runout. Refer to Tire and Wheel Runout Measurement in Vibration Diagnosis and Correction.
  2. If excessive, replace the tire. Refer to Tire Description in Tires and Wheels.