Looseness in Steering Column

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. 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	NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices. Inspect the support screws for looseness.Are the support screws loose?Tighten the screws to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .	-	Go to Step 6
6	Inspect the intermediate shaft for worn joints or looseness. Is the intermediate joint worn or loose?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 7
7	Inspect the tilt head, support and pivot pins for looseness. Are there any loose components?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 2
8	Tighten the brackets to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 12	-
9	Replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 12	-
10	Tighten or replace the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 12	-
11	Replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 12	-
12	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 3