GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

Worn steering linkage components

Inspect steering linkage components. Replace as necessary.

Loose steering gear mounting

Inspect steering gear mounting. Tighten steering gear mounting to specification. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Variable effort system malfunction

Inspect variable effort steering system, Repair as necessary. Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Variable Effort Steering in Variable Effort Steering System.