GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Checks

Action

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

Replace the ball joints and the outer tie rods.

Inspect for damaged suspension components.

Replace the damaged suspension components.

Inspect for worn control arm bushings or tie rod ends.

Replace the control arm bushings or the tie rods.

Inspect for a loose stabilizer shaft link.

Replace the stabilizer shaft link.

Inspect for loose wheel nuts

Tighten the wheel nuts.

Inspect for loose suspension bolts or nuts.

Replace worn front suspension components as needed.

Inspect for worn strut dampeners or strut mountings.

Replace the strut dampeners. Tighten the strut mounting bolts.

Inspect for an improperly positioned strut spring.

Adjust the strut spring to the proper position.