STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 6E – 5
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
Column
Noise in the Column
ChecksAction
Check the steering gear–to–column joints for improper
installation.Tighten the steering shaft universal joint pinch bolts.
Replace the steering shaft joints as needed.
Check the steering shaft bearing for wear or damage.Replace the steering shaft bearing.
Check the spherical joint for lack of lubrication.Lubricate the spherical joint.
Check the steering shaft for lack of lubrication.Lubricate the steering shaft bearing.
Check the shaft lock snap ring for improper seating.Adjust the shaft lock snap ring. Replace the shaft lock snap
ring as needed.
High Steering Shaft Effort
ChecksAction
Check the steering shaft bearing for wear or damage.Replace the steering shaft bearing.
Check for an improperly installed or deformed dust seal.Replace the dust seal.
Check for a damaged upper or lower bearing.Replace the upper or the lower bearing.
Check the steering shaft universal joints for a lack of free
movement.Lubricate the steering shaft universal joints. Replace the
steering shaft universal joints as needed.
Lash in the Steering Column
ChecksAction
Check the steering column bracket mounting bolts for im-
proper installation.Tighten the steering column bracket mounting bolts.
Check for broken weld nuts on the steering column jacket.Replace the steering column jacket.
Check for loose steering column housing–to–steering col-
umn jacket support screws.Tighten the support screws.
Loose Steering Wheel
ChecksAction
Check for excessive clearance between the holes in the
steering wheel support or the housing and the pivot–pin di-
ameters.Replace the pivot pins with pivot pins of the correct size.
Check to see if the upper bearing is seated correctly in the
housing.Correctly seat the upper bearing. Replace the upper bear-
ing as needed.
Check for loose steering column housing support screws.Tighten the steering column housing support screws.
Noise When Tilting the Column
ChecksAction
Check for worn upper tilt bumpers.Replace the upper tilt bumpers.
Check for tilt spring binding.Adjust the tilt spring. Replace the tilt spring as needed.
