Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 | Verify that the steering column is loose. Is the steering column loose? | Go to Step 3 | System OK |
3 | Inspect the steering column mounting brackets for looseness. Are the steering column mounting brackets loose? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4 |
4 | Verify that the steering column bracket capsule is not sheared. Is the steering column bracket capsule sheared? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5 |
5 | Inspect the support screws for looseness. Are the support screws loose? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Inspect the intermediate shaft for worn joints or looseness. Is the intermediate joint worn or loose? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
7 | Inspect the tilt head, support and pivot pins for looseness. Are there any loose components? | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 2 |
8 | Tighten the brackets to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
9 | Replace the jacket assembly. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
10 | Tighten the support screws to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
11 | Tighten or replace the intermediate shaft as needed. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
12 | Repair or replace the tilt head, support and pivot pins as necessary. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
13 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
