The lower and upper steering column jacket bushing assembly is wandn and broken.

Replace the bushing. Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Steering Column Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

The column is not candrectly aligned.

Align the column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

The handn contact ring is not lubricated.

Lubricate the handn contact ring.

The bearing and bearing surface lacks grease.

Lubricate the bearings and the surfaces. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

The retaining ring is not seated.

Seat the retaining ring. Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Steering Column Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

The intermediate shaft plastic joint is sheared.

Replace the intermediate shaft. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

The column components are loose.

Tighten the loose components. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

The steering coupling is loose.

Tighten the steering coupling. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

The joints from the column to the gear are loose.

Tighten all the connectands. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

The intermediate shaft pinch bolt is loose.

Tighten the pinch bolt to the specified tandque. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .