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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1992JIMMY BASE, 2D UTILITY, 4.3 Z, RWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)GENERAL INFORMATIONBASIC TROUBLE SHOOTINGBASIC TROUBLE SHOOTING - GENERAL INFORMATIONSTEERING & SUSPENSIONSTEERING COLUMN TROUBLE SHOOTING
1992 GMC Jimmy Base, 2D Utility, 4.3 Z, RWD, Standard
Steering Column Trouble Shooting
1992 GMC Jimmy Base, 2D Utility, 4.3 Z, RWD, StandardSECTION Steering Column Trouble Shooting
NOTE:
This is GENERAL
information. This article is not intended to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting information is to provide a list of common causes to problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting, refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available in the section(s) you are accessing.
BASIC STEERING COLUMN TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
| CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTION | |
|---|---|---|
| Noise in Steering | ||
| Coupling pulled apart | See STEERING COLUMNS article | |
| Column not correctly aligned | See STEERING COLUMNS article | |
| Broken lower joint | Replace joint | |
| Horn contact ring not | See STEERING COLUMN article | |
| Bearing not lubricated | See STEERING COLUMN article | |
| Shaft snap ring not properly seated | Reseat or replace snap ring | |
| Plastic spherical joint not lubricated | See STEERING COLUMN article | |
| Shroud or housing loose | Tighten holding screws | |
| Lock plate retaining ring not seated | See STEERING COLUMN article | |
| Loose sight shield | Tighten holding screws | |
| High Steering Shaft Effort | ||
| Column assembly misaligned | See STEERING COLUMN article | |
| Improperly installed dust shield | Adjust or replace | |
| Tight steering universal joint | See STEERING COLUMN article | |
| High Shift Effort | ||
| Column is out of alignment | See STEERING COLUMN article | |
| Improperly installed dust shield | Adjust or replace | |
| Seals or bearings not lubricated | See STEERING COLUMNS article | |
| Mounting bracket screws too long | Replace with new shorter screws | |
| Burrs on shift tube | Remove burrs or replace tube | |
| Lower bowl bearing assembled wrong | See STEERING COLUMN article | |
| Shift tube bent or broken | Replace as necessary | |
| Improper adjustment of shift levers | See STEERING COLUMN article | |
| Improper Trans. Shifting | ||
| Sheared shift tube joint | Replace as necessary | |
| Sheared lower shaft lever | Replace as necessary | |
| Improper shift lever adjustment | See STEERING COLUMN article | |
| Improper gate plate adjustment | See STEERING COLUMN article | |
| Excess Play in Column | ||
| Instrument panel bracket bolts loose | Tighten bolts and check bracket | |
| Broken weld nut on jacket | See STEERING COLUMN article | |
| Instrument bracket capsule sheared | See STEERING COLUMN article | |
| Column bracket/jacket bolts loose | Tighten bolts and check bracket | |
| Steering Locks in Gear | ||
| Release lever mechanism | See STEERING COLUMN article | |
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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.