Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J (2002): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: Malibu Classic L4-2.2L (2008), Malibu L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1998), Malibu L4-2.2L (2007), Malibu L4-2.2L VIN F (2005), Malibu L4-2.4L (2010), Malibu L4-2.4L Hybrid (2008), Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997), Malibu V6-231 3.8L (1982), Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2004), Malibu V6-3.6L (2010), Malibu V6-3.9L (2007), Malibu V8-267 4.4L (1982), Malibu V8-350 5.7L DSL (1982).

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1. 01Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
2. 02Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
3. 03MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
4. 04Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
5. 05Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
6. 06Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
7. 07Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
8. 08Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
9. 09Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
10. 10Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
    • Alignment › System Information15 pages

      • Technical Service Bulletins › Steering/Suspension - Wheel Alignment Specifications2345678
      • Specifications › Wheel Alignment Specifications2
      • Service and Repair › Trim Height Inspection2345
    • Relays and Modules - Steering and Suspension › Relays and Modules - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Monitor Receiver / Transponder › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Tire Monitor System - TPM Sensor Information
    • Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension › Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Tire Monitor System - TPM Sensor Information
    • Steering62 pages

      • Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair
      • Power Steering16 pages

        • Power Steering Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair23
        • Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Specifications
        • Power Steering Fluid Reservoir › Component Information › Service and Repair
        • Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information5 pages

          • Specifications
          • Service and Repair › Pressure234
        • Power Steering Motor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Power Steering Pump Replacement Tips
        • Power Steering Pump › Component Information5 pages

          • Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
          • Service and Repair › Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Replacement23
      • Steering Column › Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service and Repair › Disabling2
      • Steering Gear › Component Information25 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Steering Gear Stub Shaft Bearing Kit
        • Service and Repair › Power Steering Gear Replacement23456789101112131415161718192021222324
      • Steering Shaft › Component Information › Specifications234
      • Steering Wheel › Component Information › Specifications2345
      • Tie Rod9 pages

        • Tie Rod Boot › Component Information › Service and Repair2
        • Tie Rod End › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - New Outer Tie Rods/Replacement Procedure234567
    • Suspension73 pages

      • Ball Joint › Component Information › Specifications23456
      • Control Arm › Control Arm Bushing › Component Information › Specifications23
      • Cross-Member › Component Information8 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins2 pages

          • Customer Interest for Cross-Member: › 01-03-08-002B › Apr › 03 › Suspension - Front Suspension Clunk/Rattle Noise
          • All Technical Service Bulletins for Cross-Member: › 01-03-08-002B › Apr › 03 › Suspension - Front Suspension Clunk/Rattle Noise
        • Specifications › Front2
        • Service and Repair › Front234
      • Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair
      • Rear Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair23
      • Rear Knuckle Alignment Link › Component Information › Service and Repair › Rear Lateral Links and Trailing Arms Replacement (Front)234
      • Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control15 pages

        • Stabilizer Bushing › Component Information11 pages

          • Technical Service Bulletins8 pages

            • Customer Interest for Stabilizer Bushing: › 01-03-08-003A › Feb › 02 › Suspension - Front/Rear Squawking Noise234
            • All Technical Service Bulletins for Stabilizer Bushing: › 01-03-08-003A › Feb › 02 › Suspension - Front/Rear Squawking Noise234
          • Service and Repair › Front23
        • Stabilizer Link › Component Information4 pages

          • Specifications › Front2
          • Service and Repair › Front2
      • Subframe › Front Subframe › System Information › Service and Repair2
      • Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Component Information24 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins9 pages

          • Customer Interest: › 04-03-08-015B › May › 05 › Suspension - Front End Squeaking Noise When Turning2
          • All Technical Service Bulletins:4 pages

            • 05-03-08-002C › Oct › 09 › Suspension - Shock Absorber/Strut Leakage Information2
            • 04-03-08-015B › May › 05 › Suspension - Front End Squeaking Noise When Turning2
          • All Other Service Bulletins for Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: › 03-07-30-021A › Nov › 03 › A/T - Shift Flare/DTC's Set/SES Lamp ON23
          • All Other Service Bulletins for Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: › 03-07-30-021A › Nov › 03 › A/T - Shift Flare/DTC's Set/SES Lamp ON
        • Specifications › Front2
        • Service and Repair › Front2345678910111213
      • Trailing Arm › Component Information › Specifications23
      • Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Service and Repair › Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear2
      • Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Drive Axles - Improved Axle Nut Availability2
    • Wheels and Tires80 pages

      • Vehicle Lifting › Component Information5 pages

        • Service Precautions
        • Service and Repair › General Information234
      • Relays and Modules - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Monitor Receiver / Transponder › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Tire Monitor System - TPM Sensor Information
      • Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Tire Monitor System - TPM Sensor Information
      • Tire Monitoring System2 pages

        • Tire Pressure Monitor Receiver / Transponder › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Tire Monitor System - TPM Sensor Information
        • Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Tire Monitor System - TPM Sensor Information
      • Tires › Component Information17 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins › Wheels/Tires - Use of Nitrogen Gas in Tires234567891011
        • Testing and Inspection › Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures23
        • Service and Repair › Tire Mounting and Dismounting23
      • Wheels › Component Information44 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins40 pages

          • Customer Interest:10 pages

            • 00-03-10-006F › May › 10 › Wheels/Tires - Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV)234
            • 05-03-10-003F › Apr › 10 › Tires/Wheels - Low Tire/Leaking Cast Aluminum Wheels2
            • 08-03-10-006C › Apr › 10 › Tires/Wheels - Tire Slowly Goes Flat/Warning Light ON234
          • All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheels:20 pages

            • 00-03-10-002F › Apr › 11 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Staining/Pitting/Corrosion234
            • 99-08-51-007E › Mar › 11 › Wheels/Tires - Refinishing Aluminum Wheels2
            • 06-03-10-010A › Jun › 10 › Wheels - Changing Procedures/Precautions23
            • 00-03-10-006F › May › 10 › Wheels/Tires - Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV)234
            • 05-03-10-003F › Apr › 10 › Tires/Wheels - Low Tire/Leaking Cast Aluminum Wheels2
            • 08-03-10-006C › Apr › 10 › Tires/Wheels - Tire Slowly Goes Flat/Warning Light ON234
            • 04-03-10-012B › Feb › 08 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Brake Dust Accumulation/Pitting
          • All Other Service Bulletins for Wheels:10 pages

            • 00-03-10-002F › Apr › 11 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Staining/Pitting/Corrosion234
            • 99-08-51-007E › Mar › 11 › Wheels/Tires - Refinishing Aluminum Wheels2
            • 06-03-10-010A › Jun › 10 › Wheels - Changing Procedures/Precautions23
            • 04-03-10-012B › Feb › 08 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Brake Dust Accumulation/Pitting
        • Service and Repair › Aluminum Wheel Porosity Repair234
      • Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Service and Repair › Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear2
      • Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Drive Axles - Improved Axle Nut Availability2
      • Wheel Fastener › Component Information6 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

          • Customer Interest for Wheel Fastener: › 01-03-10-009A › Jul › 04 › Wheels - Plastic Wheel Nut Covers Loose/Missing2
          • All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Fastener: › 01-03-10-009A › Jul › 04 › Wheels - Plastic Wheel Nut Covers Loose/Missing2
        • Service and Repair › Front2
11. 11Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12. 12Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
13. 13Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14. 14Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
15. 15Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
16. 16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17. 17Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
18. 18Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
19. 19Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections