Step  | Action  | Yes  | No  | 
|---|---|---|---|
1  | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?  | Go to Step 2  | Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column in Steering Wheel and Column.  | 
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 any of the steering column components loose?  | Go to Step 9  | Go to Step 4  | 
4  | Inspect the SIR coil for noise. Is the SIR coil noisy?  | Go to Step 10  | Go to Step 5  | 
5  | Inspect the steering column tilt mechanism assembly for wear or damage . Is the tilt mechanism assembly worn or damaged?  | Go to Step 11  | Go to Step 6  | 
6  | Inspect the steering shaft bearings for wear or damage. Are the steering shaft bearings worn or damaged?  | Go to Step 11  | Go to Step 7  | 
7  | Inspect the intermediate shaft upper universal joint for wear or damage. Is the intermediate shaft upper universal joint worn or damaged?  | Go to Step 12  | Go to Step 8  | 
8  | Inspect the intermediate shaft lower universal joint for wear or damage. Is the intermediate shaft lower universal joint worn or damaged?  | Go to Step 12  | Verify customer concern, go to Strategy Based Diagnosis in General information.  | 
9  | 
 Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section. Tighten the steering column components to the required specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 13  | --  | 
10  | Replace the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR. Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 13  | --  | 
11  | Replace the steering column assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 13  | --  | 
12  | Replace the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Did you complete the repair?  | Go to Step 13  | --  | 
13  | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?  | System OK  | Go to Step 3  |