GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Condition

Causes

Noise is present in the steering column.

    • Loose intermediate shaft coupling pinch bolts
    • A misaligned column
    • A contact ring not lubricated
    • A lack of bearing lubrication
    • Loose column components
    • Worn steering shaft bearings
    • Broken steering shaft bearings
    • A shaft lock snap ring not seated
    • A spherical joint not lubricated
    • A dust seal rubbing the column shaft coupling
    • A worn contact ring
    • A damaged contact ring
    • Worn brushes
    • Damaged brushes
    • A loose or improperly lubricated lock bolt