GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Holden 🢒 2009 🢒 Barina 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC - Automatic 🢒 Symptoms - Manual Steering Gear
Table 1: Too Much Play in Steering System
Table 2: Rattle in Rack and Pinion Steering Gear

Too Much Play in Steering System

Checks

Actions

Check the steering gear adjustment.

Perform the straight-ahead check.

Check the wheel bearing for wear or damage.

Replace the wheel bearing.

Check the outer tie rods for improper installation.

Tighten the tie rods.

Rattle in Rack and Pinion Steering Gear

Checks

Actions

Check the steering gear for improper and insufficient lubrication.

Lubricate the rack assembly. Lubricate the pinion assembly.

Check the steering gear mounting for improper installation.

Tighten the steering gear mounting bolts and the nuts.

Check the outer tie rods for improper installation.

Tighten the tie rods.