SteeringLooseness in Steering Column
Looseness in Steering Column
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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
Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation
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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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Steering column mounting fasteners for
looseness |
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Steering column mounting features are sheared |
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: 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 fasteners to specifications.
Refer to
Fastener Tightening Specifications .
Did you complete the repair?
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Go to Step 7
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6
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Note: If the steering
column upper and/or lower bearings are not serviceable, the
steering will need to be replaced. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement .
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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