Noise in Steering Column
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| 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 mounting features for the following conditions:
Are the steering column mounting features loose? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the SIR/SRS coil for noise. Is the SIR/SRS coil noisy? |
Go to Step 09 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the lock plate retaining ring for correct installation. Is the lock plate retaining ring installed incorrectly? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the steering column upper and lower bearings for the following conditions:
Are the bearings in need of repair or replacement? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 |
NOTE:
Inspect the intermediate steering shaft for noise.Is the intermediate steering shaft noisy?This is best evaluated while driving the vehicle, turning the steering and applying the brake pedal. |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13 |
| 8 |
NOTE:
Tighten the steering column mounting fastener to specifications. Refer to Fastener Specifications .Did you complete the repair?If the steering column mounting is damaged or sheared, the steering column will need to be replaced. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 9 | Replace the SIR/SRS coil. Refer to Airbag Steering Wheel Module Replacement
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 10 | Install the lock plate retaining ring correctly. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 11 |
NOTE:
Replace the upper and/or lower bearing, if serviceable.Did you complete the repair?If the steering column upper and/or lower bearings are not serviceable, the steering column will need to be replaced. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 12 | Replace the appropriate intermediate steering shaft component. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
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 |