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For 1990-2009 cars only

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

Go to Power Steering System Description and Operation

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

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7

Replace the steering column assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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8

Tighten or replace the intermediate shaft as needed. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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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

Go to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation

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.

    • Steering column mounting fasteners for looseness
    • Steering column mounting features are sheared

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

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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

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7

Operate the steering column in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3