GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

The following components may be damaged:

  1. The lock bolt
  2. The lock cylinder
  3. The shroud
  4. The sector
  5. The rack
  6. The park lock cable
  1. Inspect the components.
  2. Replace the components as needed. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

The shear flange on the sector shaft is collapsed.

  1. Inspect the flange.
  2. Replace the flange as needed. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .