GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 477501  Size: SH
    • Inspect the steering shaft (1) for the following conditions. Replace the steering column if necessary. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
       - Damage
       - Cracks
       - Malfunction
       - Excessive play
       - Excessive rotational resistance
    • Inspect the steering column for the following conditions. Replace the steering column if necessary. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
       - Damage
       - Cracks
       - Deformation
    • Inspect the steering shaft coupling (2) for the following conditions. Replace the steering shaft coupling if necessary. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement .
       - Damage
       - Cracks
       - Looseness
    • Inspect the lower steering shaft (3) for the following conditions. Replace the lower steering shaft if necessary. Refer to Lower Steering Shaft Assembly Replacement .
       - Damage
       - Cracks
       - Malfunction
       - Excessive play
       - Excessive rotational resistance