GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Inspect the following components and the following conditions:

    • The wheel alignment
    • The wheel bearings for wear or damage
    • The joints from the column to the steering gear for free movement
    • The joints from the column to the steering gear for proper installation
    • The tie rod ends for free movement
    • The ball joints for free movement
    • The steering shaft bearings for free movement
    • The steering gear adjustment
    • The steering gear valve for the proper operation
    • The ball studs for lack of lubrication
    • The tie rod ends for lack of lubrication
    • The ball studs for binding
    • The steering column for binding
    • The steering gear valve for sticking and proper operation
    • The steering gear adjustment
    • The steering gear for binding on the lower coupling
    • The tires for adequate inflation