GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Tracker - 4WD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Loose Steering Wheel
  1. Move the steering wheel in the shaft direction in order to inspect for looseness or a rattle. If the steering wheel is loose or rattles, tighten or replace the steering wheel as necessary. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  2. Move the steering wheel in a lateral direction in order to inspect for looseness. If the steering wheel is loose, tighten or replace the steering wheel as necessary. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 461475 Size: SH
  3. With the engine OFF, the vehicle on level ground, and the front tires and wheels in a straight forward position, rotate the steering wheel to the left and to the right. Measure the steering wheel play.

    4. Measurement
    The steering wheel play tolerance is 0-30 mm (0-1.2 in).

  4. If steering wheel play is not within specification, inspect the following components for looseness, wear, or damage.
    5. • The tie-rod end ball stud
    • The lower ball joint
    • The steering shaft coupling
    • The steering gear
  5. Tighten loose components. Replace defective parts. Refer to the following procedures:
    6. •  Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering
    •  Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension
    •  Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement
    •  Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering