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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 noise is present in the steering column during operation.
Is noise present in the steering column during operation?
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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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•
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The steering column mounting fasteners are loose.
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•
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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 9
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Go to
Step 4
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4
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Inspect the SIR/SRS coil for noise.
Is the SIR/SRS coil noisy?
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Go to
Step 10
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Go to
Step 5
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5
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If equipped, inspect the lock plate retaining ring for correct installation.
Is the lock plate retaining ring installed incorrectly?
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Go to
Step 11
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Go to
Step 6
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6
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Inspect the steering column upper and lower bearings for the following conditions:
Are the bearings in need of repair or replacement?
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Go to
Step 12
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Go to
Step 7
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7
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Does the tilt joint need to be lubricated?
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Go to
Step 13
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Go to
Step 8
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8
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Note
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Inspect the intermediate shaft for noise while driving the vehicle, turning the steering wheel, and applying the brakes.
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Inspect the intermediate shaft for noise.
Is the intermediate shaft noisy?
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Go to
Step 14
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Go to
Step 15
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9
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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
.
Did you complete the repair?
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Go to
Step 15
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-
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10
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Replace the SIR/SRS coil. Refer to
Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement
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Did you complete the repair?
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Go to
Step 15
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-
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11
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Install the lock plate retaining ring correctly.
Did you complete the repair?
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Go to
Step 15
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-
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12
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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 replacement?
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Go to
Step 15
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-
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13
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Lubricate the tilt joint.
Did you complete the repair?
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Go to
Step 15
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-
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14
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Replace the appropriate steering intermediate shaft component.
Did you complete the repair?
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Go to
Step 15
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-
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15
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Operate the system 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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