GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Condition

Causes

A rattle exists in the rack and pinion.

    • Pressure hose touching other parts of the vehicle grounded
    • Loose tie rod ends
    • Loose rack and pinion gear attachments
    • Bearing preload for the rack and pinion gear rack is below minimum
    • Tie rods contacting the air baffles or the underbody components