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 brackets for looseness. Are the steering column mounting brackets loose? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4
4 | Verify that the steering column bracket capsule is not sheared. Is the steering column bracket capsule sheared? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5
5 | Inspect the support screws for looseness. Are the support screws loose? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6
6 | Inspect the intermediate shaft for worn joints or looseness. Is the intermediate joint worn or loose? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7
7 | Inspect the tilt head, support and pivot pins for looseness. Are there any loose components? | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 2
8 | Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section. Tighten the brackets to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 13 | --
9 | Replace the jacket assembly. Refer to Steering Column Jacket Replacement. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 13 | --
10 | Tighten the support screws to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 13 | --
11 | Tighten or replace the intermediate shaft as needed. Refer to Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement, Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Center and Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 13 | --
12 | Repair or replace the tilt head, support and pivot pins as necessary. Refer to Steering Column Jacket Replacement. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 13 | --
13 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3