GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Condition

Causes

Rattle in rack and pinion

    â€¢ Pressure hose touching other parts of the vehicle (grounding)
    â€¢ Loose tie rod ends
    â€¢ Loose rack and pinion gear attachments
    â€¢ Bearing preload for the rack and pinion gear rack is below minimum
    â€¢ Tie rods contacting the air baffles
    â€¢ Tie rods contacting the underbody components