GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Condition

Causes

A high steering shaft effort exists.

    â€¢ A misaligned column
    â€¢ An improperly installed dust seal
    â€¢ A deformed dust seal
    â€¢ A damaged upper or lower bearing
    â€¢ A tight intermediate steering shaft universal joint
    â€¢ The shroud is rubbing on the column cover.