GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Checks

Action

Check the steering wheel for contact with the turn signal housing.

Adjust the turn signal housing.

Check the steering coupling for binding or looseness.

Replace the steering coupling flange.

Check the power steering pump flow control valve for sticking and improper alignment.

Replace the power steering pump.

Check the wheel alignment.

Adjust the wheel alignment.

Check the steering gear-to-column joints for improper installation.

Adjust the steering coupling flange on the steering gear and the steering column. Replace the coupling flange as needed.

Check the outer tie rods and the ball joints for binding or looseness.

Tighten the tie rods and the ball joints. Replace the tie rods and the ball joints as needed.

Check the steering column shaft seal for rubbing on the shaft.

Replace the shaft seal.

Check the steering shaft bearings for binding.

Replace the steering shaft bearings.

Check the intermediate shaft joints for binding or looseness.

Replace the intermediate shaft.

Check the intermediate shaft joints for improper installation.

Adjust the intermediate shaft between the steering gear and the steering column. Replace the intermediate shaft.