GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Inspect the following components and the following conditions:

    â€¢ The tires for the proper inflation
    â€¢ The wheel alignment
    â€¢ The wheel bearings for wear or damage
    â€¢ The coupling from the column to the steering gear for damage, wear, and improper installation
    â€¢ The tie rod ends for free movement
    â€¢ The ball joints for free movement
    â€¢ The steering shaft bearings for free movement
    â€¢ The ball studs for lack of lubrication
    â€¢ The tie rod ends for lack of lubrication
    â€¢ The ball studs for binding
    â€¢ The steering column for binding
    â€¢ The flow control valve for sticking and improper operation
    â€¢ The steering gear for binding