Step  | Action  | Yes  | No  | ||||||||
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1  | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description 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/SRS coil for noise. Is the SIR/SRS 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  |