Noise in Steering Column
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Noise in Steering Column
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation |
| 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 components for looseness. Are the steering column components loose? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the SIR coil for noise. Is the SIR coil noisy? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the upper steering column shaft bearing for the following conditions:
Are the bearings in need of repair or replacement? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 |
| 6 | Tighten the steering column components to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 7 | Replace the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 | Replace the upper jacket assembly. Refer to Steering Column Jacket Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |