Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 1766

6B-3 Steering Wheel and Column:
Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column
Review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to "Power
Steering System Description and Operation: ".
Visual/Physical Inspection
• Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the steering wheel and column.
• Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the
symptom.
Symptoms List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
• "Ignition Key Cannot Turn or Sticks in Any Position"
• "Ignition Key Cannot Be Removed from the Ignition Lock Cylinder"
• "Noise in Steering Column"
• "Looseness in Steering Column"
Noise in Steering Column
Step
Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description
1 and perform the necessary inspections?
Verify that noise is present in the steering column during
2 operation.
Is noise present in the steering column during operation?
Inspect the steering column components for looseness.
3
Are the steering column components loose?
Inspect the SIR coil for noise.
4
Is the SIR coil noisy?
Inspect the upper steering column shaft bearing for the
following conditions:
• Damage
5 • Lubrication
• Wear
• Proper seating
Are the bearings in need of repair or replacement?
Tighten the steering column components to specifications.
Refer to "Fastener Tightening Specifications - Steering Wheel
6
and Column - Tilt".
Did you complete the repair?
Replace the SIR coil. Refer to "Inflatable Restraint Steering
7 Wheel Module Coil Replacement: ".
Did you complete the repair?
Replace the steering column assembly. Refer to "Steering
8 Column Replacement".
Did you complete the repair?
Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
9
Did you correct the condition?
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Action Yes
Go to "Power Steering
Go to Step 2 System Description
and Operation: "
Go to Step 3 System OK
Go to Step 6 Go to Step 4
Go to Step 7 Go to Step 5
Go to Step 8 Go to Step 9
Go to Step 9
Go to Step 9
Go to Step 9
System OK Go to Step 3
No
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