GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

The steering wheel is loose.

Inspect the steering column for the following conditions:

    • Excessive clearance between the holes in the housing or housing support and the pivot pin diameters
    • A damaged anti-lash spring in the spheres
    • A missing anti-lash spring in the spheres
    • The steering shaft upper bearing is not seated in the housing
    • A missing steering shaft upper bearing inner race
    • Loose housing support bolts/screws
    • A missing bearing preload spring
    • A broken bearing preload spring