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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 perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation

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 bracket fasteners for looseness.

Is the steering column mounting bracket fasteners loose?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the SIR/SRS coil for noise.

Is the SIR/SRS coil noisy?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect the horn contact ring for lubrication.

Does the horn contact ring need to be lubricated?

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Go to Step 6

6

Inspect the intermediate shaft for the following conditions:

    • Damage
    • Lack of Lubrication
    • Wear
    • Improper seating

Are any of these conditions present with the intermediate shaft?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect the steering column coupling for looseness.

Is the steering column coupling loose?

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Go to Step 3

8

Tighten the steering column mounting bracket fasteners to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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9

Replace the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the intermediate 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