For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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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