Looseness in Steering Column

Step	Action	Yes	No
1	Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column - Standard Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?	Go to Step 2	Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column - Standard
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 7	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 8	Go to Step 5
5	Inspect the support screws for looseness. Are the support screws loose?	Go to Step 9	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 2
7	Tighten the brackets to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 11	-
8	Replace the jacket assembly. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift) , Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column shift) , and Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column shift Export) , Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor shift Export) . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 11	-
9	Tighten the support screws to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 11	-
10	Tighten or replace the intermediate shaft as needed. Refer to Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement , or Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement , or Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement , or Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 11	-
11	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 3