Noise in Steering Column
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Noise in Steering Column
| 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 Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column |
| 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 and the coupling for looseness. Is the steering column or the coupling loose? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the SIR coil for noise. Is the SIR coil noisy? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the steering column and the steering shaft for damage. Is the steering column or the steering shaft damaged? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the steering shaft coupling for damage. Is the steering shaft coupling damaged? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 2 |
| 7 |
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices. Tighten the steering column components to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 8 | Replace the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement
in SIR. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 9 | Replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 10 | Replace the steering shaft coupling. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling 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 |