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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 542 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESLOOSENESS IN STEERING COLUMN
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 Z
Looseness in Steering Column
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Looseness in Steering Column
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Looseness in Steering Column
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation |
| 2 | Verify that the steering column is loose. Is the steering column loose? |
Go to Step 3 | System OK |
| 3 | Inspect the steering column mounting brackets for looseness. Are the steering column mounting brackets loose? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Verify that the steering column bracket capsule is not sheared. Is the steering column bracket capsule sheared? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the support screws for looseness. Are the support screws loose? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the intermediate shaft for worn joints or looseness. Is the intermediate joint worn or loose? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect the tilt head, support and pivot pins for looseness. Are there any loose components? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 2 |
| 8 |
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices. Tighten the brackets to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 9 | Replace the jacket assembly. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket Replacement (Telescoping) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket Replacement (Manual) . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 10 | Tighten the support screws to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 11 | Tighten or replace the intermediate shaft as needed. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 12 | Repair or replace the tilt head, support and pivot pins as necessary. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket Replacement (Telescoping) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket Replacement (Manual) . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 13 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.