GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Condition

Causes

The steering wheel is loose.

    â€¢ Excessive clearance exists between the pivot pin diameters and the holes in the support or in the housing.
    â€¢ The anti-lash spring in the spheres is damaged.
    â€¢ The anti-lash spring in the spheres is missing.
    â€¢ The upper bearing is not seated in the housing.
    â€¢ The inner race seal is missing from the upper bearing.
    â€¢ The support screws are loose.
    â€¢ The bearing preload spring is missing.
    â€¢ The bearing preload spring is broken.