Noise in Steering Column
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 components for looseness. Is the steering column components loose? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the SIR/SRS coil for noise. Is the SIR/SRS coil noisy? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the horn contact ring for lubrication. Is the horn contact ring lubricated? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 12 |
| 6 | Inspect the lock plate retaining ring for the correct installation. Is the lock plate retaining ring installed properly? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 13 |
| 7 | Inspect the shaft bearing for the following conditions:
Are the bearings in need of repair or replacement? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Inspect the spherical joint for lubrication. Is the spherical joint lubricated? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 15 |
| 9 | Inspect the steering column coupling for looseness. Is the steering column coupling loose? |
Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 3 |
| 10 | Tighten the steering column components to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 17 | - |
| 11 | Replace the SIR coil. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (DRIVER-SIDE)
in SIR. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 17 | - |
| 12 | Lubricate the horn contact ring. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 17 | - |
| 13 | Install the lock plate retaining ring properly. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 17 | - |
| 14 | Repair the shaft bearings as necessary. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Lean Shaft) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Lean Shaft) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Standard) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Standard) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Sphere Joint) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Sphere Joint) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 17 | - |
| 15 | Lubricate the spherical joints. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 17 | - |
| 16 | Tighten the steering column coupling to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . 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 3 |