Looseness in Steering Column
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Were you sent here from the steering wheel and column symptoms chart? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column |
| 2 | Verify that the steering column is loose. Is the steering column loose? |
Go to Step 3 | System OK |
| 3 | Inspect for loose steering colum mounting fasteners. Are the steering colum mounting fasteners loose? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect for sheared steering colum mounting features. Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection Are the steering colum mounting features sheared? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the steering shaft upper bearing for the following conditions:
Is the bearing in need of repair? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the steering shaft lower bearing for the following conditions:
Is the bearing in need of repair? |
Go to Step 8 | - |
| 7 | Tighten the steering colum mounting fasteners to specification. Fastener Specifications Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 | Replace the steering column. Steering Column Replacement Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 9 | Operate the steering column in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |