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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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1

Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column in Steering Wheel and Column.

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 bolts for looseness.

Are the steering column mounting bolts loose?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 4

4

Verify that the steering column mounting bracket capsule is not sheared.

Is the steering column bracket mounting capsule sheared?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect the upper and lower tilt head pivots for wear or damage.

Are the upper or lower tilt head pivots worn or damaged?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect the intermediate shaft universal joints for wear or damage

Are the intermediate joints worn or damaged?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

7

Inspect the steering shaft bearings for wear or damage.

Are the steering shaft bearings worn or damaged?

Go to Step 9

Verify customer concern, go to Strategy Based Diagnosis in General information.

8

Tighten the brackets to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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9

Replace the steering column assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3