GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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There is a lash in the steering column.

Inspect the steering column for the following conditions:

    • Loose bolts/screws on the upper and lower bracket mounting of the instrument panel (IP)-to-steering column
    • Broken weld nuts on the jacket
    • A sheared IP upper bracket capsule
    • Loose shoes in the housing
    • Loose pivot pins
    • A loose lock pin in the housing support
    • Loose housing support bolts/screws
    • Loose bolts/screws on the steering column upper and lower bracket-to-jacket
    • Loose bolts/screws on the lower bracket-to-adapter and bearing mounting