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 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 | Inspect the horn contact ring for lubrication. Is the horn contact ring lubricated? |
Go to Step 11 | 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 12 | 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 13 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Inspect the steering column coupling for looseness. Is the steering column coupling loose? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 3 |
| 9 | Tighten the steering column components to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 10 | Replace the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 11 | Lubricate the horn contact ring. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 12 | Install the lock plate retaining ring properly. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 13 | Repair the shaft bearings as necessary. Refer to Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 15 | - |
| 14 | Tighten the steering column coupling to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . 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 |