GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Checks

Actions

Inspect for mismatched or uneven tires.

Replace the tires.

Inspect for lack of lubrication of the ball joints and the tire rod ends.

Replace the ball joints and the outer tie rods.

Inspect for worn strut dampeners.

Replace the strut dampeners.

Inspect for a loose stabilizer shaft link.

Tighten the stabilizer shaft link.

Inspect for a broken or a sagging spring.

Replace the spring.

Inspect the steering gear preload adjustment.

Perform a rack bearing preload adjustment.

Inspect the front-wheel and the rear-wheel alignment.

Align the front and the rear wheels.