GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Checks

Actions

Check for excessive clearance between the holes in the steering wheel support or the housing and the pivot-pin diameters.

Replace the pivot pins with pivot pins of the correct size.

Check to see if the upper bearing is seated correctly in the housing.

Correctly seat the upper bearing. Replace the upper bearing as needed.

Check for loose steering column housing support screws.

Tighten the steering column housing support screws.