For 1990-2009 cars

Checks | Causes
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Noise in the Steering Column |

• | The upper bearing is not seated in the housing

• | Loose column covers

• | A loose intermediate shaft

• | An unlubricated horn contact ring

• | Lack of grease on the bearings

• | A worn or a broken bushing assembly on the jacket of the lower steering column

• | A worn or a broken steering wheel position sensor (on vehicles equipped with variable effort steering)

• | An unseated snap ring on the shaft lock

• | A damaged foam seal in the bushing assembly on the jacket of the lower steering column

• | A damaged foam seal in the steering wheel position sensor (on vehicles equipped with variably effort steering)

• | An unseated SIR coil C-ring

• | The lower steering column bushing has rough edges on the spring fingers