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For 1990-2009 cars only

Condition

Causes

Noise is present in the steering column.

    â€¢ The pinch bolts are loose in the intermediate shaft coupling.
    â€¢ The column is misaligned
    â€¢ The contact ring is not lubricated.
    â€¢ The bearing lacks lubrication.
    â€¢ The column components are loose.
    â€¢ The steering shaft bearings are worn.
    â€¢ The steering shaft bearings are broken.
    â€¢ The shaft lock snap ring is not seated.
    â€¢ The spherical joint is not lubricated.
    â€¢ The dust seal is rubbing the column shaft coupling.
    â€¢ The contact ring is worn.
    â€¢ The contact ring is damaged.
    â€¢ The brushes are worn.
    â€¢ The brushes are damaged.
    â€¢ The lock bolt is loose or broken.
    â€¢ The lock bolt is improperly lubricated.