GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Condition

Causes

The steering wheel is loose.

    • An excessive clearance between the holes in the support or the housing and pivot pin diameters
    • A damaged anti-lash spring in the spheres
    • A missing anti-lash spring in the spheres
    • An upper bearing not seated in the housing
    • A missing upper bearing inner race seal
    • Loose support screws
    • A missing bearing preload spring
    • A broken bearing preload spring