For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column - Standard Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - 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. Is the steering column components loose? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 4
4 | Inspect the horn contact ring for lubrication. Is the horn contact ring lubricated? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 5
5 | Inspect the lock plate retaining ring for the correct installation. Is the lock plate retaining ring installed properly? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 6
6 | Inspect the shaft bearing for the following conditions:

• | Damage

• | Lubrication

• | Wear

• | Proper seating

Are the bearings in need of repair or replacement?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 7

7 | Inspect the spherical joint for lubrication. Is the spherical joint lubricated? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 8
8 | Inspect the steering column coupling for looseness. Is the steering column coupling loose? | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 2
9 | Tighten the steering column components to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | --
10 | Lubricate the horn contact ring. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | --
11 | Install the lock plate retaining ring properly. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | --
12 | Repair the shaft bearings as necessary. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | --
13 | Lubricate the spherical joints. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | --
14 | Tighten the steering column coupling to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 15 | --
15 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 2