Looseness in Steering Column

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Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Verify that the steering column is loose.

Is the steering column loose?

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System OK

Inspect the steering column mounting features for the following conditions:

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Steering column mounting fasteners for looseness

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Steering column mounting features are sheared

Are the steering column mounting features loose?

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Inspect the upper and/or lower bearings for looseness.

Are any of the bearings worn or loose?

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Note
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?

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Note
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?

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Operate the steering column in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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