Looseness in Steering Column
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Looseness in Steering Column
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Step
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Action
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Yes
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No
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1
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Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?
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Go to
Step 2
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Go to
Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column
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2
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Verify that the steering column is loose.
Is the steering column loose?
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Go to
Step 3
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System OK
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3
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Inspect the steering column mounting features for the following conditions:
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The steering column mounting fasteners are loose.
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The steering column mounting features are sheared.
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Are the steering column mounting features loose?
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Go to
Step 5
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Go to
Step 4
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4
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Inspect the upper and/or lower bearings for looseness.
Are any of the bearings worn or loose?
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Go to
Step 6
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Go to
Step 7
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5
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Note
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If the steering column mounting feature is damaged or sheared, replace the steering column. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
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Tighten the steering column mounting fastener to specifications. Refer to
Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Did you complete the repair?
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Go to
Step 7
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6
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Note
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If the steering column upper and/or lower bearings are not serviceable, replace the steering column. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
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Replace the upper and/or lower bearings, if serviceable.
Did you complete the repair?
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Go to
Step 7
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7
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Operate the steering column in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
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System OK
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Go to
Step 3
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