Step | Action | Yes | No | ||||||||
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1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||
2 | Verify that noise is present in the steering column during operation. Is noise present in the steering column during operation? | Go to Step 3 | System OK | ||||||||
3 | Inspect the steering column components for looseness. Is the steering column components loose? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||||
4 | Inspect the SIR coil for noise. Is the SIR coil noisy? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||||
5 | Inspect the horn contact ring for lubrication. Is the horn contact ring lubricated? | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 6 | ||||||||
6 | Inspect the lock plate retaining ring for the correct installation. Is the lock plate retaining ring installed properly? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||||
7 | Inspect the shaft bearing for the following conditions:
Are the bearings in need of repair or replacement? | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 8 | ||||||||
8 | Inspect the spherical joint for lubrication. Is the spherical joint lubricated? | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 9 | ||||||||
9 | Inspect the steering column coupling for looseness. Is the steering column coupling loose? | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 3 | ||||||||
10 | Tighten the steering column components to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 17 | -- | ||||||||
11 | Replace the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 17 | -- | ||||||||
12 | Lubricate the horn contact ring. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 17 | -- | ||||||||
13 | Install the lock plate retaining ring properly. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 17 | -- | ||||||||
14 | Repair the shaft bearings as necessary. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 17 | -- | ||||||||
15 | Lubricate the spherical joints. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 17 | -- | ||||||||
16 | Tighten the steering column coupling to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 17 | -- | ||||||||
17 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
