Looseness in Steering Column

	Step	Action	Yes	No
	1	Were you sent here from the steering wheel and column symptoms chart?	Go to Step 2	Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column
	2	Verify that the steering column is loose. Is the steering column loose?	Go to Step 3	System OK
	3	Inspect for loose steering column mounting fasteners. Are the steering column mounting fasteners loose?	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 4
	4	Inspect for sheared steering column mounting features. Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection Are the steering column mounting features sheared?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 5
	5	Inspect the steering shaft upper bearing for the following conditions: Damage Lubrication Wear Proper seating Is the bearing in need of repair?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 6
	6	Inspect the steering shaft lower bearing for the following conditions: Damage Lubrication Wear Proper seating Is the bearing in need of repair?	Go to Step 8	—
	7	Tighten the steering column mounting fasteners to specification. Fastener Specifications Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 9	—
	8	Replace the steering column. Steering Column	Go to Step 9	—

Step	Action	Yes	No
	Did you complete the repair?
9	Operate the steering column in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 3