Click or Clunk Noise From The Steering Column When Turning - keywords bearing lower rivet tilt

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Some customers may comment on a clunk or click noise from the steering column area when turning the steering wheel. This concern may be duplicated by turning the steering wheel back and fourth.

This may be caused by a loose rivet on the lower steering column support bearing cap. See picture above.

Inspect the lower steering column support bearing bracket for a loose rivet. If a loose rivet is found, it will be necessary to replace the steering column.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.