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For 1990-2009 cars only

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 Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column

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 upper and lower tilthead 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

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8

Replace the jacket assembly. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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9

Tighten the upper and lower tilthead screws to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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10

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

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3