Step  | Action  | Yes  | No  | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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. Are the steering column components loose?  | Go to Step 6  | Go to Step 4  | ||||||||
4  | Inspect the SIR coil for noise. Is the SIR coil noisy?  | Go to Step 7  | Go to Step 5  | ||||||||
5  | Inspect the upper steering column shaft bearing for the following conditions: 
 
 
 
 Are the bearings in need of repair or replacement?  | Go to Step 8  | Go to Step 9  | ||||||||
6  | Tighten the steering column components to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 9  | --  | ||||||||
7  | Replace the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement . Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 9  | --  | ||||||||
8  | Replace the upper jacket assembly. Refer to Steering Column Jacket Replacement . Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 9  | --  | ||||||||
9  | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?  | System OK  | Go to Step 3  |