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Looseness 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 the steering column is loose.
Is the steering column loose?
Go to Step 3  System OK
3 Inspect the steering column mounting features for the following conditions.
  • Steering column mounting fasteners for looseness
  • Steering column mounting features are sheared

Are the steering column mounting features loose?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 4 
4 Inspect the upper and/or lower bearings for looseness.
Are any of the bearings worn or loose?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 7 
5
NOTE:

If the steering column mounting feature is damaged or sheared, the steering column will need to be replaced. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

Tighten the steering column mounting fasteners to specifications. Refer to Fastener Specifications .Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 7  -
6
NOTE:

If the steering column upper and/or lower bearings are not serviceable, the steering will need to be replaced. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

Replace the upper and/or lower bearings, if serviceable.Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 7  -
7 Operate the steering column in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 3