GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you review the Power Steering System General Description and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column

2

Verify that a rattle, clunk or shudder noise is present.

Is a rattle, clunk or shudder noise present?

Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Inspect the power steering gear for the proper installation. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

Is the power steering gear installation incorrect?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the intermediate shaft.

Is the intermediate shaft worn?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect the suspension.

Is the suspension worn?

Go to Step 7

Go to Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension

6

Install the power steering gear correctly. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

--

7

Replace the worn suspension components.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

--

8

Replace the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

--

9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3