GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Rattle or Chuckle Noise in Steering Gear

Problem

Action

The steering gear mounting is loose.
  1. Inspect the mounting hardware on the steering gear.
  2. Tighten the hardware to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

The pressure hose is touching other parts of the vehicle.

Adjust the hose position. Do not bend the tubing by hand.