Noise in Steering Column

Step	Action	Yes	No
1	Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description 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 coil for noise. Is the SIR 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 6	Go to Step 11
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 12
7	Inspect the shaft bearing for the following conditions: Damage Lubrication Wear Proper seating 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 13	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 Column Shaft 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