For 1990-2009 cars

• | Inspect the steering shaft (1) for the following conditions. Replace the steering column if necessary. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

- | Damage

- | Cracks

- | Malfunction

- | Excessive play

- | Excessive rotational resistance

• | Inspect the steering column for the following conditions. Replace the steering column if necessary. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

- | Damage

- | Cracks

- | Deformation

• | Inspect the steering shaft coupling (2) for the following conditions. Replace the steering shaft coupling if necessary. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement .

- | Damage

- | Cracks

- | Looseness

• | Inspect the lower steering shaft (3) for the following conditions. Replace the lower steering shaft if necessary. Refer to Lower Steering Shaft Assembly Replacement .

- | Damage

- | Cracks

- | Malfunction

- | Excessive play

- | Excessive rotational resistance