FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Steering Shaft Inspection - Standard Column





- Inspect the steering shaft (1) for the following conditions. Replace the steering column if necessary.
- Damage
- Cracks
- Malfunction
- Excessive play
- Excessive rotational resistance

- Inspect the steering column for the following conditions. Replace the steering column if necessary.
- Damage
- Cracks
- Deformation

- Inspect the steering shaft coupling (2) for the following conditions. Replace the steering shaft coupling if necessary.
- Damage
- Cracks
- Looseness

- Inspect the lower steering shaft (3) for the following conditions. Replace the lower steering shaft if necessary.
- Damage
- Cracks
- Malfunction
- Excessive play
- Excessive rotational resistance