Noise 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 noise is present in the steering column during operation. Is noise present in the steering column during operation?	Go to Step 3	System OK
	3	Inspect the intermediate shaft boot for proper alignment to the upper intermediate shaft. Is the upper intermediate shaft boot properly aligned?	Go to Step 4	Go to Step 16
	4	Inspect for loose steering column mounting fasteners. Are the steering column mounting fasteners loose?	Go to Step 11	Go to Step 5
	5	Inspect the steering column mounting features. Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection Are the steering column mounting features sheared?	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 6
	6	Inspect the steering wheel airbag coil for noise. Is the steering wheel airbag coil noisy?	Go to Step 13	Go to Step 7
	7	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 12	Go to Step 8
	8	Inspect the steering shaft lower bearing for the following conditions: Damage Lubrication Wear	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 9

Step	Action	Yes	No
	Is the bearing in need of repair?
9	Inspect the lower intermediate steering shaft for noise. Is the lower intermediate steering shaft noisy?	Go to Step 14	—
10	Inspect the upper intermediate steering shaft for noise. Is the lower intermediate steering shaft noisy?	Go to Step 15	—
11	Tighten the steering column mounting fasteners to specification. Fastener Specifications Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 17	—
12	Replace the steering column. Steering Column Replacement Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 17	—
13	Replace the steering wheel airbag coil. Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 17	—
14	Replace the intermediate steering shaft. Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 17	—
15	Replace the upper intermediate steering shaft. Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 17	—
16	Properly align the intermediate steering shaft boot to the upper intermediate shaft. Lubricate the boot at the upper intermediate shaft interface with chassis grease. Intermediate Steering Shaft Boot Replacement Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 17	—
17	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 2