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 6 | 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 7 | Go to Step 5 |
5 | Inspect the intermediate shaft for worn joints or looseness. Is the intermediate joint worn or loose? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 |
6 |
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section. Tighten the mounting bolts to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 9 | -- |
7 | Replace the steering column assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 9 | -- |
8 | Tighten or replace the intermediate shaft as needed. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 9 | -- |
9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
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 features for the following conditions.
Are the steering column mounting features loose? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 | ||||
4 | Inspect the upper and/or lower bearings for looseness. Are any of the bearings worn or loose? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 | ||||
5 |
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 7 | -- | ||||
6 |
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. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 7 | -- | ||||
7 | Operate the steering column in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
