Noise in Steering Column
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Were you sent here from the steering wheel and column symptoms chart? | 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 intermediate shaft boot for proper alignment to the upper intermediate shaft. Is the upper intermediate shaft boot properly aligned? |
Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 16 |
| 4 | Inspect for loose steering column mounting fasteners. Are the steering column mounting fasteners loose? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the steering column mounting features. Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection Are the steering column mounting features sheared? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the steering wheel airbag coil for noise. Is the steering wheel airbag coil noisy? |
Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect the steering shaft upper bearing for the following conditions:
Is the bearing in need of repair? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Inspect the steering shaft lower bearing for the following conditions:
Is the bearing in need of repair? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 9 |
| 9 | Inspect the lower intermediate steering shaft for noise. Is the lower intermediate steering shaft noisy? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 10 | Inspect the upper intermediate steering shaft for noise. Is the lower intermediate steering shaft noisy? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 11 | Tighten the steering column mounting fasteners to specification. Fastener Specifications Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 17 | - |
| 12 | Replace the steering column. Steering Column Replacement Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 17 | - |
| 13 | Replace the steering wheel airbag coil. Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 17 | - |
| 14 | Replace the intermediate steering shaft. Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 17 | - |
| 15 | Replace the upper intermediate steering shaft. Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 17 | - |
| 16 | Properly align the intermediate steering shaft boot to the upper intermediate shaft. Lubricate the boot at the upper intermediate shaft interface with chassis grease. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 17 | - |
| 17 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |