Looseness in Steering Column
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE - 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 POWER STEERING SYSTEM 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 6 | 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 7 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the intermediate shaft for worn joints or looseness. Is the intermediate joint worn or loose? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 |
| 6 |
CAUTION:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
. Tighten the mounting bolts to specifications. Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS - STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN - TILT .Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 7 | Replace the steering column assembly. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 | Tighten or replace the intermediate shaft as needed. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |