Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column - Standard Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | |
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 7 | 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 8 | Go to Step 5 |
5 | Inspect the support screws for looseness. Are the support screws loose? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Inspect the intermediate shaft for worn joints or looseness. Is the intermediate joint worn or loose? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 2 |
7 | Tighten the brackets to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 11 | -- |
8 | Replace the jacket assembly. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 11 | -- |
9 | Tighten the support screws to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 11 | -- |
10 | Tighten or replace the intermediate shaft as needed. Refer to Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement or Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement or Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement or Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 11 | -- |
11 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
