Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column

Verify that the steering column is loose.

Is the steering column loose?

Go to Step 3

System OK

Inspect the steering column mounting brackets for looseness.

Are the steering column mounting brackets loose?

Go to Step 8

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Verify that the steering column bracket capsule is not sheared.

Is the steering column bracket capsule sheared?

Go to Step 9

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Inspect the support screws for looseness.

Are the support screws loose?

Go to Step 10

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Inspect the intermediate shaft for worn joints or looseness.

Is the intermediate joint worn or loose?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

Inspect the tilt head, support and pivot pins for looseness.

Are there any loose components?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 2

Tighten the brackets to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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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 13

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Tighten the support screws to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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Tighten or replace the intermediate shaft as needed. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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Repair or replace the tilt head, support and pivot pins as necessary. 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 13

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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