GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Condition

Action

The front wheels are out of alignment.

  1. Inspect the front wheel alignment.
  2. Perform a front wheel alignment as needed. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheels and Tires.

The rear wheels are out of alignment.

  1. Inspect the rear wheel alignment.
  2. Perform a rear wheel alignment as needed. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheels and Tires.

The rack preload is misadjusted.

Adjust the rack preload to specification.

The spring is broken or sagging.

  1. Inspect the broken or sagging springs. Refer to Suspension Component Inspection in Front Suspension.
  2. Repair the broken or sagging springs. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension.

The stabilizer shaft is loose.

  1. Inspect the following components:
  2. • The stabilizer shaft link bolts
    • The stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts.
  3. Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in Front Suspension.
  4. Tighten the stabilizer shaft link bolts. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

The struts are worn.

  1. Inspect the struts for wear. Refer to Suspension Component Inspection in Front Suspension.
  2. Replace the struts as needed. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension.

The tires are uneven or misaligned.

  1. Replace the tires as needed. Refer to Tire Placard in General Information.
  2. Perform a wheel alignment, if needed. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.