GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

The fit between the shoe and the pivot pins is loose.

  1. Clean the components.
  2. Inspect the components.
  3. Replace the components as needed. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Assemble - Off Vehicle orSteering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

The shoe is not free in the slot.

  1. Inspect the components.
  2. Service the components as needed. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Assemble - Off Vehicle orSteering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .