Noise in Steering Column
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| 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 mounting features for the following conditions:
Are the steering column mounting features loose? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the SIR/SRS coil for noise. Is the SIR/SRS coil noisy? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | If equipped, inspect the lock plate retaining ring for correct installation. Is the lock plate retaining ring installed incorrectly? |
Go to Step 11 | 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 12 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Does the tilt joint need to be lubricated? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 |
NOTE:
Inspect the intermediate shaft for noise while driving the vehicle, turning the steering wheel, and applying the brakes. Inspect the intermediate shaft for noise.Is the intermediate shaft noisy? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15 |
| 9 |
NOTE:
If the steering column mounting feature is damaged or sheared, replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Without HP2) or Steering Column Replacement (HP2) . Tighten the steering column mounting fastener to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 10 | Replace the SIR/SRS coil. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 11 | Install the lock plate retaining ring correctly. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 12 |
NOTE:
If the steering column upper and/or lower bearings are not serviceable, replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Without HP2) or Steering Column Replacement (HP2) . Replace the upper and/or lower bearings, if serviceable.Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 13 | Lubricate the tilt joint. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 14 | Replace the appropriate steering intermediate shaft component. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 15 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |