GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Lash in Mounted Column Assembly

Possible Cause

Action

Column mounting bracket bolts are loose

Tighten the bolts to specifications.

Broken weld nuts on the jacket

Replace the jacket assembly.

Column bracket capsule sheared

Replace the bracket assembly.

Loose shoes in the housing

Replace the shoes.

Loose tilt head pivot pins

Replace the pivot pins.

Loose support screws

Tighten the screws to specifications.