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
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 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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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 8
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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 09
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Go to Step 5
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5
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Inspect the lock plate retaining ring for correct
installation.
Is the lock plate retaining ring installed incorrectly?
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Go to Step 10
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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 11
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Go to Step 7
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7
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Note: This is best
evaluated while driving the vehicle, turning the steering and
applying the brake pedal.
Inspect the intermediate steering shaft for noise.
is the intermediate steering shaft noisy?
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Go to Step 12
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Go to Step 13
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8
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Note: If the steering
column mounting 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?
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Go to Step 13
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-
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9
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Replace the SIR/SRS coil. Refer to
Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement
Did you complete the repair?
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Go to Step 13
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-
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10
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Install the lock plate retaining ring correctly.
Did you complete the repair?
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Go to Step 13
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-
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11
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Note: 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 bearing, if serviceable.
Did you complete the repair?
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Go to Step 13
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-
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12
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Replace the appropriate intermediate steering shaft component.
Refer to
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Did you complete the repair?
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Go to Step 13
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-
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13
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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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