For 1990-2009 cars

Condition | Causes
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Noise is present in the steering column. |

• | The pinch bolts are loose in the intermediate shaft coupling.

• | The column is misaligned

• | The contact ring is not lubricated.

• | The bearing lacks lubrication.

• | The column components are loose.

• | The steering shaft bearings are worn.

• | The steering shaft bearings are broken.

• | The shaft lock snap ring is not seated.

• | The spherical joint is not lubricated.

• | The dust seal is rubbing the column shaft coupling.

• | The contact ring is worn.

• | The contact ring is damaged.

• | The brushes are worn.

• | The brushes are damaged.

• | The lock bolt is loose or broken.

• | The lock bolt is improperly lubricated.