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 Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation
2 | Verify that the steering column is loose. Is the steering column loose? | Go to Step 3 | System OK
3 | Inspect the steering column mounting features for the following conditions.

• | Steering column mounting fasteners for looseness

• | Steering column mounting features are sheared

Are the steering column mounting features loose?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4 | Inspect the upper and/or lower bearings for looseness. Are any of the bearings worn or loose? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7
5 | Important: If the steering column mounting feature is damaged or sheared, the steering column will need to be replaced. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . Tighten the steering column mounting fastener to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 7

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6 | Important: If the steering column upper and/or lower bearings are not serviceable, the steering column will need to be replaced. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . Replace the upper and/or lower bearings, if serviceable. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 7 | --
7 | Operate the steering column in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3