Looseness in Steering Column

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 brackets for looseness. Are the steering column mounting brackets loose?	Go to Step 8	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 9	Go to Step 5
5	Inspect the support screws for looseness. Are the support screws loose?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 6
6	Inspect the intermediate shaft for worn joints or looseness. Is the intermediate joint worn or loose?	Go to Step 11	Go to Step 7
7	Inspect the tilt head, support and pivot pins for looseness. Are there any loose components?	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 2
8	NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices. Tighten the brackets to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 13	-
9	Replace the jacket assembly. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 13	-
10	Tighten the support screws to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 13	-
11	Tighten or replace the intermediate shaft as needed. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 13	-
12	Repair or replace the tilt head, support and pivot pins as necessary. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 13	-
13	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 3