GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

A restricted or bent actuator rod

Replace the actuator rod.

Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

There are burrs on any of the following components:

    • The steering shaft
    • The rack
    • The housing
    • The support
    • The coupling rod

Inspect and service the components as necessary.

Refer to Lock Housing Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

A distorted coupling slot in the rack

Clean, inspect and replace the components as necessary.

Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

A misaligned housing to cover

Inspect the component. Service the components as necessary.

Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

A bent ignition switch mounting bracket

Inspect the components. Replace the components as necessary.

Refer to Ignition Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

A improperly adjusted shift linkage

Inspect the components. Replace the components as necessary.

Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .

A bent or deformed rack preload spring

Replace the components as necessary.

Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

A bent steering shaft

Replace the components as necessary.

Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .