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 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 12	Go to Step 2
8	Tighten the brackets to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 13	-
9	Replace the jacket assembly. Refer to Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Column Shift Tilt) or Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Floor Shift Tilt) or Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Column Shift Standard) or Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Floor Shift Standard) . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 13	-
10	Tighten the support screws to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 13	-
11	Tighten or replace the intermediate shaft as needed. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Upper and Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Lower . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 13	-
12	Repair or replace the tilt head, support and pivot pins as necessary. Refer to Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Column Shift Tilt) or Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Floor Shift Tilt) or Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Column Shift Standard) or Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Floor Shift Standard) . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 13	-
13	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 3