GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Condition

Action

The front wheels are out of alignment.

  1. Inspect the front wheel alignment.
  2. Perform a front wheel alignment as needed. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Tires and Wheels.

The rear wheels are out of alignment.

  1. Inspect the rear wheel alignment.
  2. Perform a rear wheel alignment as needed. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Tires and Wheels.

The rack preload is misadjusted.

Tighten the rack preload to specification.

Refer to Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle .

The spring is broken or sagging.

  1. Inspect the broken or sagging springs. Refer to Suspension Component Inspection in Front Suspension.
  2. Repair the broken or sagging springs. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension.

The stabilizer shaft is loose.

  1. Inspect the following components:
  2. • The mounting bolts
    • The mounting links
  3. Tighten the mounting bolts to specification. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in Front Suspension.
  4. Tighten the mounting links to specification. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in Front Suspension.

The struts are worn.

  1. Inspect the struts for wear. Refer to Suspension Component Inspection in Front Suspension.
  2. Replace the struts as needed. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension.

The tires are uneven or misaligned.

  1. Replace the tires as needed. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  2. Inspect the alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.
  3. Perform the alignment as needed. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.