GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

1

Place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.

Is the wheel in the correct position?

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Go to Step 2

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2

Is the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt lying parallel to the steering gear?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Is the steering wheel off center by more than 5 degrees?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

4

The pinion is displaced on the rack. The steering pinion position must be corrected.

Is the repair completed?

--

Go to Step 2

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5

Remove the steering wheel and center it on the spindle spliner.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 3

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6

  1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right.
  2. Measure the inner and the outer angles of the tire centerline compared to the straight-ahead centerline.

Are the angles within specifications?

Inner angle: 37.5°

Outer angle: 31°

System OK

Go to Step 7

7

The rack assembly was not assembled correctly. Repair, as needed.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 6

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