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 Operation 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. 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 12 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the lock plate retaining ring for the correct installation. Is the lock plate retaining ring installed properly? |
Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 7 |
| 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 15 | Go to Step 9 |
| 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 Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement (Coil)Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement (Coil and Harness Assembly)
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 Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Column Shift Lean Shaft) Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Floor Shift Lean Shaft) Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Column Shift Standard) Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Floor Shift Standard) . 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 |