Step | Action | Yes | No | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||
2 | Verify that noise is present in the steering column during operation. Is noise present in the steering column during operation? | Go to Step 3 | System OK | ||||||||
3 | Inspect the steering column mounting features for the following conditions.
Are the steering column mounting features loose? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||||
4 | Inspect the lock plate retaining ring for correct installation Is the lock plate retaining ring installed incorrectly? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||||
5 | Inspect the steering column upper and lower bearings for the following conditions.
Are the bearings in need of repair or replacement? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 | ||||||||
6 | Inspect the tilt joint for lubrication, if equipped. Is the tilt joint lubricated | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||||
7 |
Important: This is best evaluated while driving the vehicle, turning the steering and applying the brake pedal. Inspect the steering column intermediate shaft for noise. Is the steering column intermediate shaft noisy? | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13 | ||||||||
8 |
Important: If the steering column mounting feature is damaged or sheared, the steering column will need to be replaced. Refer to Steering Column Replacement. Tighten the steering column mounting fastener to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 13 | -- | ||||||||
9 | Install the lock plate retaining ring correctly. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 13 | -- | ||||||||
10 |
Important: If the steering column upper and/or lower bearings are not serviceable, the steering column will need to be replaced. Refer to Steering Column Replacement. Replace the upper and/or lower bearings, if serviceable? | Go to Step 13 | -- | ||||||||
11 | Lubricate the tilt joint. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 13 | -- | ||||||||
12 | Replace the appropriate steering intermediate shaft component. Did you complete the repair? | 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 |
