Looseness 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 Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation
2	Verify that the steering column is loose. Is the steering column loose?	Go to Step 3	System OK
3	Inspect the steering column mounting brackets for looseness. Are the steering column mounting brackets loose?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 4
4	Verify that the steering column bracket capsule is not sheared. Is the steering column bracket capsule sheared?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 5
5	Inspect the support screws for looseness. Are the support screws loose?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 6
6	Inspect the intermediate shaft for worn joints or looseness. Is the intermediate joint worn or loose?	Go to Step 11	Go to Step 7
7	Inspect the tilt head, support and pivot pins for looseness. Are there any loose components?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 2
8	Tighten the brackets to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 12	-
9	Replace the Steering Column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 12	-
10	Tighten the support screws to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 12	-
11	Tighten or replace the intermediate shaft as needed. Refer to the following procedures: Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 12	-
12	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 3