Steering Wheel Shake and/or Tire Wear (Inspect the Idler Arm and/or Pitman Arm)
| Subject: | Steering Wheel Shake and/or Tire Wear (Inspect Steering Linkage) |
| Models: | 2004-2007 Chevrolet Express 3/4 or 1 Ton |
| 2004-2007 GMC Savana 3/4 or 1 Ton |
Condition
Some customers may comment on a shake in the steering wheel or that the front tires have wear.
Cause
This condition may be due to excessive play in the idler arm assembly.
Correction
Inspect the front end components for wear . Refer to Symptoms Suspension General Diagnosis in SI. If the Idler arm is out of specification, replace the idler arm and pitman arm as a set with the new designed parts listed below. The new idler arm and pitman arm has a 3 degree angle built in. This will add in the clearance between the tie rod and the frame. Refer to Idler Arm Replacement and Pitman Arm Replacement in SI.
Parts Information
Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
19178433 | Idler Arm Kit (US) |
31028263 | Idler Arm Kit (Canada) |
19168473 | Pitman Arm Kit (3 Block Tooth Design) |
19168944 | Pitman Arm Kit (4 Block Tooth Design |
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
E7960 | Arm, Steering Idler - Replace | Use Published Labor Operation Time |
Add | Arm, Pitman - Replace | |
Add | Toe, Front - Adjust |
