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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 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 and the coupling for looseness.

Is the steering column or the coupling loose?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the SIR coil for noise.

Is the SIR coil noisy?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect the steering column and the steering shaft for damage.

Is the steering column or the steering shaft damaged?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect the steering shaft coupling for damage.

Is the steering shaft coupling damaged?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 2

7

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten the steering column components to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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8

Replace the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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9

Replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3