GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
  1. Turn the steering wheel fast to the right and left and turn it slowly as the same way.
  2. Check if the steering wheel restoration is the same for the wheel turning to right and to the left.
  3. Turn the steering wheel to 90 degrees about 1-2 seconds and loosen the steering wheel during the low speed driving.
  4. If the steering wheel restores above 70 percent, the steering wheel restoration is OK.
  5. If the restoration is poor, check the tire pressure, steering gear preload, and steering gear operation. Repair the fault.