For 1990-2009 cars

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 | Go to Steering Column Replacement
2 | Verify that noise is present in the steering column during operation. Is noise present in the steering column during operation? | Go to | 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

Go to

4 | Inspect the SIR/SRS coil for noise. Is the SIR/SRS coil noisy? | Go to | Go to
5 | Inspect the lock plate retaining ring for correct installation. Is the lock plate retaining ring installed incorrectly? | Go to | Go to
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

Go to

7 | Does the tilt joint need to be lubricated? | Go to | Go to
8 | Note: This is best evaluated while driving the vehicle, turning the steering and applying the brake pedal. Inspect the intermediate steering shaft for noise. is the intermediate steering shaft noisy? | Go to | Go to
9 | Note: If the steering column mounting 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?

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10 | Replace the SIR/SRS coil. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement. Did you complete the repair? | Go to | --
11 | Install the lock plate retaining ring correctly. Did you complete the repair? | Go to | --
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 bearing, if serviceable. Did you complete the repair? | Go to | --
13 | Lubricate the tilt joint. Did you complete the repair? | Go to | --
14 | Replace the appropriate intermediate steering shaft component. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement. Did you complete the repair? | Go to | --
15 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to