Noise While Driver Adjusting Column
| Checks | Action |
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| Interference occurs in the column assembly pivot path. | Inspect the column jacket for wear patterns. Ensure that the mounting and the pivot bolts are properly installed and that the column is properly aligned in the vehicle. |
Noise in Steering Column
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| 1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION |
| 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 mounting features for the following conditions: Steering column mounting fasteners for looseness Steering column mounting features are sheared Are the steering column mounting features loose? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the SIR/SRS coil for noise. Is the SIR/SRS coil noisy? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the lock plate retaining ring for correct installation. Is the lock plate retaining ring installed incorrectly? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the steering column upper and lower bearings for the following conditions: Damage Lubrication Wear Proper seating Are the bearings in need of repair or replacement? | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Does the tilt joint need to be lubricated? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | NOTE: This is best evaluated while driving the vehicle, turning the steering and applying the brake pedal. Inspect the steering column intermediate shaft for noise.Is the steering column intermediate shaft noisy? | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15 |
| 9 | NOTE: If the steering column mounting feature is damaged or sheared, the steering column will need to be replaced. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT .Tighten the steering column mounting fastener to specifications. Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | |
| 10 | Replace the SIR/SRS coil. Refer to STEERING WHEEL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT MODULE COIL REPLACEMENT . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | |
| 11 | Install the lock plate retaining ring correctly. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | |
| 12 | NOTE: If the steering column upper and/or lower bearings are not serviceable, the steering column will need to be replaced. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT . Replace the upper and/or lower bearings, if serviceable.Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 15 | |
| 13 | Lubricate the tilt joint. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | |
| 14 | Replace the appropriate steering intermediate shaft component. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | |
| 15 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| NOTE |
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| This is best evaluated while driving the vehicle, turning the steering and applying the brake pedal. |
| NOTE |
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| If the steering column mounting feature is damaged or sheared, the steering column will need to be replaced. |
| NOTE |
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| If the steering column upper and/or lower bearings are not serviceable, the steering column will need to be replaced. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT . |
