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Klaus
09-03-2004, 02:14 AM
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<H1>Noise in Steering Column</H1>
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Step</P></TH>
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Yes</P></TH>
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No</P></TH></TR>
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1</P></A></TD>
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Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and perform
the necessary inspections?</P></TD>
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Go to Step2 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S02)
</P></TD>
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Go to <A
href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/CellHandler?CellId=65643&RefDoc=841961&evc=sm">Symptoms
- Steering Wheel and Column</A> </P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S02>


2</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Verify that noise is present in the steering column during
operation.</P>


Is noise present in the steering column during operation?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step3 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S03)
</P></TD>
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System OK</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S03>


3</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Inspect the steering column components for looseness.</P>


Is the steering column components loose?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step10 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S10)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step4 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S04)
</P></TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S04>


4</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Inspect the SIR coil for noise.</P>


Is the SIR coil noisy?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step11 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S11)
</P></TD>
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Go to Step5 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S05)
</P></TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S05>


5</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Inspect the horn contact ring for lubrication.</P>


Is the horn contact ring lubricated?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step12 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S12)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step6 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S06)
</P></TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S06>


6</P></A></TD>
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Inspect the lock plate retaining ring for the correct installation.</P>


Is the lock plate retaining ring installed properly?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step13 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S13)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step7 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S07)
</P></TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S07>


7</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Inspect the shaft bearing for the following conditions:</P>
<UL type=BULLET>
<LI>Damage
<LI>Lubrication
<LI>Wear
<LI>Proper seating </LI>[/list]


Are the bearings in need of repair or replacement?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step14 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S14)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step8 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S08)
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<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S08>


8</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Inspect the spherical joint for lubrication.</P>


Is the spherical joint lubricated?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step15 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S15)
</P></TD>
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Go to Step9 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S09)
</P></TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S09>


9</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Inspect the steering column coupling for looseness.</P>


Is the steering column coupling loose?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step16 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S16)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step3 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S03)
</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S10>


10</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Tighten the steering column components to specifications. Refer to <A
href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/CellHandler?CellId=58777&RefDoc=841961&evc=sm">Fastener
Tightening Specifications</A> .</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S11>


11</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Replace the SIR coil. Refer to <A
href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/CellHandler?CellId=57781&RefDoc=841961&evc=sm">Inflatable
Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement</A> in SIR.</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S12>


12</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Lubricate the horn contact ring.</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S13>


13</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Install the lock plate retaining ring properly.</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S14>


14</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Repair the shaft bearings as necessary. Refer to <A
href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/CellHandler?CellId=70056&RefDoc=841961&evc=sm">Turn
Signal Cancel Cam and Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Spring Replacement</A>
and to <A
href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/CellHandler?CellId=68501&RefDoc=841961&evc=sm">Steering
Column Shaft Replacement</A> .</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S15>


15</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Lubricate the spherical joints.</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S16>


16</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Tighten the steering column coupling to specifications. Refer to <A
href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/CellHandler?CellId=58777&RefDoc=841961&evc=sm">Fastener
Tightening Specifications</A> .</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S17>


17</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Operate the system in order to verify the repair.</P>


Did you correct the condition?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


System OK</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step3 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S03)
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<TD align=middle width="50%">Document ID# 841961 </TD>
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Klaus
09-03-2004, 02:14 AM
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN">

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<TD align=middle width="50%">Document ID# 841961 </TD>
<TD align=right width="25%"></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<HR>
</FORM>
<H1>Noise in Steering Column</H1>
<TABLE width="100%" border=1>
<TBODY>
<TR>
<TH vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Step</P></TH>
<TH vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Action</P></TH>
<TH vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Yes</P></TH>
<TH vAlign=bottom align=middle>


No</P></TH></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S01>


1</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and perform
the necessary inspections?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step2 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S02)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to <A
href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/CellHandler?CellId=65643&RefDoc=841961&evc=sm">Symptoms
- Steering Wheel and Column</A> </P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S02>


2</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Verify that noise is present in the steering column during
operation.</P>


Is noise present in the steering column during operation?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step3 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S03)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


System OK</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S03>


3</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Inspect the steering column components for looseness.</P>


Is the steering column components loose?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step10 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S10)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step4 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S04)
</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S04>


4</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Inspect the SIR coil for noise.</P>


Is the SIR coil noisy?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step11 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S11)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step5 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S05)
</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S05>


5</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Inspect the horn contact ring for lubrication.</P>


Is the horn contact ring lubricated?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step12 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S12)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step6 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S06)
</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S06>


6</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Inspect the lock plate retaining ring for the correct installation.</P>


Is the lock plate retaining ring installed properly?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step13 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S13)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step7 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S07)
</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S07>


7</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Inspect the shaft bearing for the following conditions:</P>
<UL type=BULLET>
<LI>Damage
<LI>Lubrication
<LI>Wear
<LI>Proper seating </LI>[/list]


Are the bearings in need of repair or replacement?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step14 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S14)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step8 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S08)
</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S08>


8</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Inspect the spherical joint for lubrication.</P>


Is the spherical joint lubricated?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step15 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S15)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step9 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S09)
</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S09>


9</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Inspect the steering column coupling for looseness.</P>


Is the steering column coupling loose?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step16 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S16)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step3 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S03)
</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S10>


10</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Tighten the steering column components to specifications. Refer to <A
href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/CellHandler?CellId=58777&RefDoc=841961&evc=sm">Fastener
Tightening Specifications</A> .</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S11>


11</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Replace the SIR coil. Refer to <A
href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/CellHandler?CellId=57781&RefDoc=841961&evc=sm">Inflatable
Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement</A> in SIR.</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S12>


12</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Lubricate the horn contact ring.</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S13>


13</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Install the lock plate retaining ring properly.</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S14>


14</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Repair the shaft bearings as necessary. Refer to <A
href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/CellHandler?CellId=70056&RefDoc=841961&evc=sm">Turn
Signal Cancel Cam and Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Spring Replacement</A>
and to <A
href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/CellHandler?CellId=68501&RefDoc=841961&evc=sm">Steering
Column Shaft Replacement</A> .</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S15>


15</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Lubricate the spherical joints.</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S16>


16</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Tighten the steering column coupling to specifications. Refer to <A
href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/CellHandler?CellId=58777&RefDoc=841961&evc=sm">Fastener
Tightening Specifications</A> .</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S17>


17</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Operate the system in order to verify the repair.</P>


Did you correct the condition?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


System OK</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step3 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&psdid=293&evc=sm#S03)
</P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<FORM name=bottomNavForm>
<HR>

<TABLE width="100%" align=center>
<TBODY>
<TR>
<TD width="25%" slign="LEFT"></TD>
<TD align=middle width="50%">Document ID# 841961 </TD>
<TD align=right width="25%"></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></FORM></BODY></HTML>

Klaus
09-03-2004, 02:14 AM
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN">

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<META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1">
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<TABLE width="100%" align=center>
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<TD align=middle width="50%">Document ID# 841961 </TD>
<TD align=right width="25%"></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<HR>
</FORM>
<H1>Noise in Steering Column</H1>
<TABLE width="100%" border=1>
<TBODY>
<TR>
<TH vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Step</P></TH>
<TH vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Action</P></TH>
<TH vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Yes</P></TH>
<TH vAlign=bottom align=middle>


No</P></TH></TR>
<TR>
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1</P></A></TD>
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Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and perform
the necessary inspections?</P></TD>
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</P></TD>
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Go to <A
href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/CellHandler?CellId=65643&amp;RefDoc=841961&amp;evc=sm">Symptoms
- Steering Wheel and Column</A> </P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S02>


2</P></A></TD>
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Verify that noise is present in the steering column during
operation.</P>


Is noise present in the steering column during operation?</P></TD>
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Go to Step3 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S03)
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System OK</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S03>


3</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Inspect the steering column components for looseness.</P>


Is the steering column components loose?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step10 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S10)
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Go to Step4 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S04)
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<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S04>


4</P></A></TD>
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Inspect the SIR coil for noise.</P>


Is the SIR coil noisy?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step11 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S11)
</P></TD>
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Go to Step5 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S05)
</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S05>


5</P></A></TD>
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Inspect the horn contact ring for lubrication.</P>


Is the horn contact ring lubricated?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step12 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S12)
</P></TD>
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Go to Step6 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S06)
</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S06>


6</P></A></TD>
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Inspect the lock plate retaining ring for the correct installation.</P>


Is the lock plate retaining ring installed properly?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step13 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S13)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step7 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S07)
</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S07>


7</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Inspect the shaft bearing for the following conditions:</P>
<UL type=BULLET>
<LI>Damage
<LI>Lubrication
<LI>Wear
<LI>Proper seating </LI>[/list]


Are the bearings in need of repair or replacement?</P></TD>
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Go to Step14 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S14)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step8 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S08)
</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S08>


8</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Inspect the spherical joint for lubrication.</P>


Is the spherical joint lubricated?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step15 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S15)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step9 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S09)
</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S09>


9</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Inspect the steering column coupling for looseness.</P>


Is the steering column coupling loose?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step16 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S16)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step3 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S03)
</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S10>


10</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Tighten the steering column components to specifications. Refer to <A
href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/CellHandler?CellId=58777&amp;RefDoc=841961&amp;evc=sm">Fastener
Tightening Specifications</A> .</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S11>


11</P></A></TD>
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Replace the SIR coil. Refer to <A
href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/CellHandler?CellId=57781&amp;RefDoc=841961&amp;evc=sm">Inflatable
Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement</A> in SIR.</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S12>


12</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Lubricate the horn contact ring.</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S13>


13</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Install the lock plate retaining ring properly.</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S14>


14</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Repair the shaft bearings as necessary. Refer to <A
href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/CellHandler?CellId=70056&amp;RefDoc=841961&amp;evc=sm">Turn
Signal Cancel Cam and Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Spring Replacement</A>
and to <A
href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/CellHandler?CellId=68501&amp;RefDoc=841961&amp;evc=sm">Steering
Column Shaft Replacement</A> .</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S15>


15</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Lubricate the spherical joints.</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S16>


16</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Tighten the steering column coupling to specifications. Refer to <A
href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/CellHandler?CellId=58777&amp;RefDoc=841961&amp;evc=sm">Fastener
Tightening Specifications</A> .</P>


Did you complete the repair?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step17 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S17)
</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle>


--</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle><A name=S17>


17</P></A></TD>
<TD vAlign=top align=left>


Operate the system in order to verify the repair.</P>


Did you correct the condition?</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


System OK</P></TD>
<TD vAlign=bottom align=middle>


Go to Step3 (http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=841961&amp;psdid=293&amp;evc=sm#S03)
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